Tamil Nadu Sculptures Recovered From Australia, US
Context: Recently, Ten antiquities (sculptures) retrieved from Australia and the United States were handed over to the Government of Tamil Nadu in Delhi Relevance: GS I- History, Prelims Some of the returned antiquities, and how they had gone missing: Dvarapala: Retrieved in 2020 from Australia, this stone sculpture belongs to the Vijayanagar dynasty dating to […]
What is Norovirus?
Context: At least two cases of norovirus have been found in Thiruvananthapuram among lower primary school students. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is norovirus? What are the symptoms? What precautions can one take? Treatment What is norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is also sometimes referred to as the ‘stomach […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Context: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) has a completion rate of 67.72%, whereas the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) scheme that started a year ahead is lagging behind with a 50% completion rate. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: What are the Reasons for Delay in Both the Schemes? […]
About Sant Kabir
Context: Recently, President inaugurated the Sant Kabir Academy and Research Centre Swadesh Darshan Yojana and paid tribute to the Bhakti saint, Kabir at Maghar (Uttar Pradesh). According to legends, Kabir is said to have departed from the mortal world in Maghar. Relevance: GS I- Indian History Dimensions of the Article: About Sant Kabir: The Bhakti […]
Current Affairs Quiz 07 June 2022
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Context: Recently, India hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over its statement condemning the derogatory comments made by two BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammed and Islam, even as more nations, including India’s crucial Gulf partner, the UAE, security partners Oman and Jordan, Pakistan and the Maldives, came out strongly against the remarks. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 June 2022 Contents Uncertainty over Accessible India Campaign deadline How to keep Inflation under control Uncertainty Over Accessible India Campaign Deadline Context With its deadline of June 2022 almost up, the status of targets under the Accessible India Campaign (AIC) is likely to be discussed during a meeting of the […]
Current Affairs 07 June 2022
CONTENTS Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Sant Kabir Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Norovirus Tamil Nadu sculptures recovered from Australia, US Tiangong space station Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Context: Recently, India hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over its statement condemning the derogatory comments made by two BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammed and Islam, […]
PIB Summaries 07 June 2022
CONTENTS Agni-4 Ex Khaan Quest 2022 Agni-4 Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, India successfully tested the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-4, which met all parameters. Details: The flight was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). The SFC is responsible for the management […]
Static Quiz 07 June 2022 (Geography)
