Current Affairs 02 January 2023
CONTENTS Vokkaligas, Lingayats Share in Reservation Context: Recently, Karnataka has categorized the two dominant communities, Vokkaligas and Lingayats, as “moderately backward” from the “backward” category in a move that could increase their share in reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Deepfake Technology Context: Disinformation and hoaxes have evolved […]
PIB Summaries 02 January 2023
CONTENTS Lumpy Skin Disease Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? Recently, An MoU for production of Goat Pox vaccine and “Lumpi-ProVac” vaccine was signed in Nagpur. The indigenously developed vaccine is going to be a game changer in ongoing effort of government to control and eradicate the Lumpy Skin Disease. What is the lumpy skin […]
Supreme Court Upholds India’s 2016 Demonetization Exercise
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the government’s 2016 decision to demonetize currency notes of INR 1,000 and INR 500 denominations and rejected all 58 petitions against it. Detailed Arguments In Supreme Court What Is Demonetization? Demonetization in India refers to the process of withdrawing certain currency notes from circulation. In […]
Static Quiz 02 January 2023 (Indian Economy)
International Organization related to Environment
Global Environment Facility (GEF) Established : The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 during Rio Earth Summit as a $1 billion pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment and to promote environmental sustainable development. Headquarter: Washington Key Functions: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) unites 183 countries […]