Current Affairs 06 January 2023
CONTENTS Assam Delimitation Context: The new year has started with the Election Commission kicking off the process of delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies in Assam. The most-recent delimitation exercise, that of Jammu and Kashmir, took a little over two years to complete. Relevance: Polity and governance Dimensions of the Article: Village Defence Committees Context: After militants […]
The Union Cabinet Approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Union Cabinet in India approved a National Green Hydrogen mission, with a budget of ₹19,744 crore, that aims to make India a global hub for using, producing, and exporting green hydrogen. What Is Green Hydrogen? Hydrogen is a key industrial fuel with a variety of applications, including the production of ammonia, steel, refineries, […]
PIB Summaries 06 January 2023
CONTENTS National Green Hydrogen Mission Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, The Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Honey Mission Programme Focus: GS III: Agriculture Why in News? Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Government of India Manoj Kumar said […]
Static Quiz 06 January 2023 (Polity)
How To Prepare UPSC Exam Along With Job
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts Civil Services Exam every year. Cracking this prestigious exam and becoming a Civil Servant can be a dream for many. This is not just a job that ensures financial security, it is far more than this. The perks, benefits, and power associated with it and above all the […]
How to Read Newspapers Effectively For the Civil Services Exam
Reading newspapers is an important part of preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. While news analysis can be helpful, it’s not a substitute for reading newspapers. Newspapers can be read in various ways that are useful for the three stages of the UPSC exam: the Prelims, Mains, and Interview. For the […]
About Dieback Disease
Context: Dieback disease hits neem trees in Telangana again. Relevance: Facts for prelims About Dieback Disease: -Source: The Hindu
High-Powered Ladakh Committee
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted a high-powered committee chaired by Minister of State for Home for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the Committee: Why was the committee formed? What is the sixth schedule? What is the background? What is […]
About Fly Ash
Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) clarified the compliance dates for the complete utilisation of fly ash for Thermal Power Plants (TPP) in a new notification. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Fly Ash: Properties of fly ash: Harmful Effects: -Source: Down to Earth
What is Jallikattu?
Context: With the Supreme Court recommencing its work after the winter vacation, all eyes in Tamil Nadu are on the verdict of a five-member Constitution Bench of the Court on a batch of petitions seeking to strike down a 2017 Tamil Nadu law that protects jallikattu, a traditional event involving bulls. Relevance: GS I: Art […]