Lithium Reserve In India
Context: India’s Ministry of Mines recently announced that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Lithium: Occurrence: Uses: Lithium has a range of industrial applications, including: In conclusion, lithium is a rare and […]
Kilonova
Context: Recently, researchers have confirmed the detection of a star system that will one day end in a kilonova. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: Kilonova Observation and Characteristics: Significance and Applications: About Neutron star -Source: The Hindu
Article 105 of Constitution
Context: Protesting against the expunction of parts of his speech on the motion of thanks on the President’s Address, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress president has argued that MPs have freedom of speech, and that he did not make any personal allegations in the House. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
What Is Green Steel?
Context: Ministry of Steel seeks to reduce carbon emissions in steel industry through promotion of Green Steel. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is Green Steel? Methods of Production: Substituting primary production processes: Low-carbon hydrogen: Direct Electrification: Significance of Green Steel for the Indian Steel Industry Status of Steel Production […]
Powering A Green Transition With A Nordic-India Connection
Context The Nordic nations have led the way in developing green technologies over the past few decades. Together, the Nordic countries and India can lead the necessary green transition in the world. Relevance GS Paper-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Mains Question Together, the Nordic countries and India […]
The Fine Print in the Indo-US Pact
Context The latest agreement between India and the US, the iCET, is a follow-up to the declaration made by the two leaders during the third Quad Leaders’ Summit, which took place in May 2022. Relevance GS Paper-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Mains Question The time […]
Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII)
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? India’s national accreditation system under the Quality Council of India (QCI) has been ranked 5th in the world in the recent Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021. About GQII: Quality Council of India (QCI):
NAMASTE Scheme
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Union Budget 2023-2024 has allocated nearly Rs 100 crore for the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) and the government is looking to enable 100% mechanical desludging of septic tanks and sewers in all cities and towns. NAMASTE Scheme Five hundred cities (converging with AMRUT cities) will be […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 February 2023
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES JANUARY 2023 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS JANUARY 2023 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from […]