Current Affairs Quiz 21 April 2022
PIB Summaries 21 April 2022
CONTENTS Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) Green Hydrogen NATPOLREX-VIII Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (UdeDeshkaAamNagrik) has been awarded Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation (General) – Central”. About Ude […]
Current Affairs 21 April 2022
CONTENTS Guru Tegh Bahadur UGC regulations for collaboration between Indian and foreign universities Submarine Vagsheer Noise pollution Space Bricks East Timor Guru Tegh Bahadur Context: To mark the 401st birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru who stood up against forcible conversions by the Mughals, Prime Minister will give an address from the Red Fort. […]
Demolition Drives Violate International Law
Context Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Madhya Pradesh government bulldozed the houses of those who were allegedly involved in rioting. Relevance GS-II: Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Dimensions of the Article Right […]
Towards a peaceful, stable North East
Context Progress in settling border disputes, removal of AFSPA herald positive changes in the region. Relevance GS-III: Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security Dimensions of the Article Significant development for restoring normalcy in the region Progress on the border disputes Significance of notification on AFSPA Way Forward Significant […]
The Delhi MCA Act denudes the spirit of Federalism
Context Recently, both Houses of Parliament passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022, to unify the trifurcated Delhi Municipal Corporations. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Dimensions of the Article […]
Static Quiz 21 April 2022 (Polity)
Polio Virus
Context: The Centre has instructed states to provide sewage samples to all sentinel locations that currently conduct Poliovirus surveillance, in case a new Covid-19 strain causes a new rise in cases. Sentinel surveillance is defined as “the voluntary monitoring of the rate of incidence of specific diseases/conditions by a network of doctors, laboratories, and public […]
India’s Crude Oil Imports from OPEC
Context: OPEC’s share of India’s oil imports for the FY22 financial year remained almost steady year-on-year, arresting sharp declines over the past six years, as refiners prefer crude from West Asia to counter rising global prices. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India’s crude oil imports from OPEC About Organization of the […]
Karaga Festival
Context: The centuries-old Karaga (temple fair) festival was recently held at the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple in Bengaluru. Relevance: GS I- Festivals Dimensions of the Article: Karaga Festival Cultural significance of Karaga Karaga Festival It is held every year in the Hindu calendar’s Chaitra month (March/April), and its origins may be traced back to the epic […]