National Disaster Management Authority
Focus: GS III- Disaster Management Why in News? The National Disaster Management Authority celebrated its 18th Formation Day in New Delhi. The theme for this year’s Foundation Day was “Volunteerism in Disaster Management”. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) National Disaster Management Authority, abbreviated as NDMA, is an apex Body of Government of India, with a mandate […]
Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The Prime Minister has bowed to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. Who is Bhagat Singh? Background: In 1907, Bhagat Singh was born into a Sikh family in Lyallpur District, Pakistan. Singh was lured to the Indian independence movement from a young age since his family members […]
Abe’s Vision For An Indo-Pacific
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the state funeral of Shinzo Abe, Japan’s former Prime Minister. Relevance GS Paper – 2: International Treaties & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Main Question “While India and Japan share an interest in keeping the Indo-Pacific open and free, bilateral cooperation remains limited.” […]
Empowering India-Nepal Ties Through Hydropower
Context The National Hydro Electric Power Corporation of India (NHPC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) to develop 750 MW West Seti and 450 MW Seti River (SR6) hydroelectric projects in western Nepal (a total of 1,200 MW). The projects were awarded to India nearly four years after […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 September 2022
Current Affairs 29 September 2022
CONTENTS Ban on Popular Front of India UAPA tribunal Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Mahakal corridor Shiv Bhojan Thali scheme IMEI number Ban on Popular Front of India Context: The central government has announced a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI), the organisation whose leaders and offices were raided by the National Investigation […]
PIB Summaries 29 September 2022
CONTENTS Bhagat Singh National Disaster Management Authority Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The Prime Minister has bowed to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. Who is Bhagat Singh? Background: In 1907, Bhagat Singh was born into a Sikh family in Lyallpur District, Pakistan. Singh was lured to the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 September 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 September 2022 Contents Empowering India-Nepal ties through hydropower Abe’s vision for an Indo-Pacific that is free and open Empowering India-Nepal Ties Through Hydropower Context The National Hydro Electric Power Corporation of India (NHPC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) to develop 750 MW […]
Static Quiz 29 September 2022 (History)
What Is The Carl-Gustaf M4?
Context: Swedish defense major SAAB announced plans to manufacture its Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system in India. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article What is the Carl-Gustaf M4? Key features of Carl-Gustaf M4 What is the Carl-Gustaf M4? The Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle is a man-portable, multi-role weapon system that allows dismounted soldiers […]