PIB Summaries 25 May 2022
CONTENTS Ayushman Bharat Health Account 7th BRICS Culture Ministers Meeting Ayushman Bharat Health Account Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) announced the launch of a revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile application. About Ayushman Bharat […]
Current Affairs 25 May 2022
CONTENTS Quad: its origins, goals and future plans Qutub Minar not a place of worship Jagannath temple Heritage Corridor Project Prithviraj Chauhan Xinjiang leak puts Uighurs in spotlight Quad: Its Origins, Goals and Future Plans Context: The leaders of four countries — India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan — are meeting for the second in-person […]
Static Quiz 25 May 2022 (History)
Elon Musk : Twitter Acquisition
Current Affairs Quiz 24 May 2022
How Are Sinkholes Formed?
Context: A cave exploration team has discovered an ancient forest at the bottom of a giant karst sinkhole in Leye County in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: About the Sinkhole in Leye County: How are sinkholes formed? Sinkholes in China and around the world About the […]
Fall In Cryptocurrency Price
Context: Bitcoin, the most dominant cryptocurrency around, is down more than 50% from an all-time high price of $68,000. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are cryptocurrencies? How are they different from actual currency? How do cryptocurrencies derive their value? What’s new about this phase of the cryptocurrency price fall? What […]
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
Context: India has signalled its readiness to be part of a new economic initiative led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) by the US for the region. Relevance: GS II- International Relations (Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India) Dimensions of the Article: About IPEF Other details of IPEF Reasons for creation of […]
Who are ASHA workers?
Context: The World Health Organisation has recognised the country’s 10.4 lakh ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers as ‘Global Health Leaders’ for their efforts in connecting the community to the government’s health programmes. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Who are ASHA workers? How many ASHAs are there across the country? What […]
Inter-State Council
Context: The Inter-State Council, which works to promote and support cooperative federalism in the country, has been reconstituted with PM Modi as Chairman and CMs of all States and six Union Ministers as members. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance (Federalism) Dimensions of the Article: About Inter-State Council Aims of the ISC Composition Functions of Inter-State […]