Current Affairs Quiz 25 January 2023
Current Affairs 25 January 2023
CONTENT Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Context: Hundreds of dead Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) have washed ashore along the coastline between Kakinada and Antarvedi in the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing annual breeding season on the east coast. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 January 2023 Contents The Environmental Impacts of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Context LNG is being used to compensate for lost Russian gas supplies as a result of the Ukraine conflict. Despite being billed as a short-term fix, many fear that the gas is here to stay as the EU becomes […]
National Voters Day 2023
January 25th marks the National Voters Day in India, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of voting and encouraging citizens to exercise their right to vote. The day is celebrated to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was established on January 25th, 1950. It has been started […]
PIB Summaries 25 January 2023
CONTENT National Girl Child Day Focus: GS II- Vulnerable sections. Why in News? Nation Celebrates National Girl Child Day every year on 24th of January. About National Girl Child Day: Objective: Aim: Exercise TROPEX-23 – Indian Navy’s Largest War Game Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The 2023 edition of Indian Navy’s major maritime […]
Static Quiz 25 January 2023 (Geography)
5 Most Dangerous Types Of Earthquake In India and The World
What is An Earthquake? An earthquake is a natural disaster that occurs when the Earth’s tectonic plates move and release energy in the form of seismic waves. These waves can cause the ground to shake, leading to damage to buildings and other structures, as well as landslides, tsunamis, and other hazards. How Does It […]
What is Gig Economy?
Context: On September 20, 2021, the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers, on behalf of gig workers, filed a public interest litigation in the Supreme Court demanding that the Union government provide succour to workers affected by the pandemic. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is Gig Economy? Advantages of gig economy: Challenges related to Gig Economy: […]
Puri Jagannath temple
Context: Odisha Governor’s suggestion that foreigners and non-Hindus should be allowed to enter Puri’s famed Jagannath temple has not gone down well with traditionalists and political leaders alike. Relevance: GS I- Art and Architecture Dimensions of the Article: About Shree Jagannath temple Architecture of Jagannath temple -Source: The Hindu
About Yellow Band Disease
Context: Recently, scientists found that corals of eastern Thailand are getting affected by Yellow band Disease which is killing corals over vast stretches of the sea floor. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Yellow band Disease: -Source: The Hindu