PIB Summaries 08 April 2022
CONTENTS World Health Day Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) District Ganga Committees World Health Day Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. Background: From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to […]
Indonesia’s Palm Oil Crisis, and its Implications for India
Context The world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia, is facing domestic shortages, leading to price controls and export curbs. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Dimensions of the Article What is the Issue? What is Palm Oil? Plausible Factors Impact on […]
BRICS and the Creation of a Multipolar World
Context The current crisis in Ukraine will consolidate BRICS as the group will make further efforts to become a real alternative to the West to create a real multipolar world. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Article BRICS’ efforts to change world economic […]
Static Quiz 08 April 2022 (History)
Reorganising Andhra Pradesh
Context: Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated 13 new districts, pointing out that the main objective was to take the administration to the people’s doorsteps. The total number of districts has gone up to 26; and Andhra Pradesh has 25 Lok Sabha constituencies. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are […]
Odisha’s Lingaraj Temple Ordinance
Context: The Central government has told the Odisha government that its ordinance to bring the 11th-century Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar and its associated temples under a special law is outside the legislative competence of the state legislature. It also said the ordinance is in conflict with the rules laid down under the Ancient Monuments and […]
What are Electoral bonds
Context: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has assured petitioners that the Supreme Court will take up for hearing a pending plea challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018. Two NGOs — Common Cause and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) — have challenged the scheme, alleging that it is “distorting democracy”. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and […]
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Context: The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 has been unanimously passed in Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS III- Security Challenges, GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Need of the Amendment Weapons of Mass Destruction Control over use of WMDs Need of the […]
Asian Development Outlook Report
Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts has provided some useful insights about India’s GDP growth. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Asian Development Bank (ADB) Highlights of the ADB Outlook Report 2022 About Asian Development Bank (ADB): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 07 April 2022
