‘Triple dip’ La Nina
Context: Recently, The Australian Bureau of Meteorology confirmed the occurrence of La Niña phenomenon for the third consecutive year in the Pacific Ocean. India Meteorological Department data shows, La Ninã lasting for more than two years has been recorded only on six instances Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental […]
Azerbaijan-Armenia Border Clashes
Context: Dozens of Armenian and Azerbaijani soldiers have reportedly been killed in renewed border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, in the worst round of hostilities since 2020. After several hours of fighting, the Armenian government appealed to world leaders for help, saying that Azerbaijani forces were trying to advance into its territory. The conflict is […]
National List of Essential Medicines
Context: Recently, The Union Health Ministry launched the new National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), where 384 drugs have been included in this list with addition of 34 drugs, while 26 from the previous list have been dropped. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is NLEM? How are drugs eliminated and added […]
India to Host G20 Summit in 2023
Context: Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India is hosting the G-20 (Group of 20) leaders’ summit in New Delhi next year 2023. The 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will happen in November 2022 in Indonesia, after which India will assume the presidency of G20 from December 2022. Relevance: GS II: […]
Padma Awards 2023
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2023 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023 have opened on 1st May, 2022. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2022. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Rashtriya Puruskar Portal The […]
One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? NITI Aayog Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign About Shoonya campaign : Shoonya is a consumer awareness campaign to reduce air pollution by promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for ride-hailing and deliveries. The campaign has 130 industry partners, including ride-hailing, delivery and EV companies. As part […]
Strengthening The Patent Ecosystem
Context There is a surge in start-ups and unicorns in India, and an efficient IPR system is a necessary prerequisite for a healthy startup ecosystem. As a result, the report emphasises the importance of a strong patent system for a knowledge economy and the advancement of technological innovations. Relevance GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & […]
Windfall Tax in Energy Sector
Context Finance Minister defended the Centre’s windfall tax on domestic crude oil producers. She proposed the windfall tax as a way to rein in the enormous profits made by some oil refiners. These refiners chose to export fuel in order to capitalise on rising global prices while affecting domestic supplies. Relevance GS Paper 3: Resource […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 September 2022
Current Affairs 15 September 2022
CONTENTS India to host G20 Summit in 2023 National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) Azerbaijan-Armenia border clashes ‘Triple dip’ La Nina India to Host G20 Summit in 2023 Context: Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India is hosting the G-20 (Group of 20) leaders’ summit in New Delhi next year 2023. The 17th G20 Heads […]