Current Affairs Quiz 24 March 2023
Current Affairs 24 March 2023
CONTENTS India’s Push For Semiconductors Context: The Union Government has disbursed around ₹1,645 crore in performance-linked incentives (PLI) for electronics manufacturers so far, as part of its efforts to bring in more of the electronics supply chain to India. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Why is the government encouraging semiconductor […]
PIB Summaries 24 March 2023
CONTENTS Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, an Inter-Ministerial delegation from India led by the Department of Commerce participated in the second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiating round in Bali, Indonesia from March 13-19, 2023. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Pradhan Mantri Formalisation […]
Static Quiz 24 March 2023 (Indian Economy)
Cereal Approach: On Growing Millets and Grain
Context There has never been a greater interest in millets, a class of coarse grains that are a popular staple food. Relevance GS Paper-3: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation system storage; issues of buffer stocks and food security. Mains Question How has India’s agricultural landscape […]
Human Development’s Wide Variations
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Mains Question The Human Development Index’s methodology is unknown. India continues to have the lowest indicators of human development despite consistently experiencing high growth. Examine (250 Words). Key Points The HDI is calculated at the sub-national level […]
About Equinox
Context: The vernal equinox is observed on March 21st 2023. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Equinox Significance of Equinox -Source: The Hindu
OneWeb India-2 Mission
Context: In its second commercial launch, ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organisation) heaviest launch vehicle LVM-3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) will launch a fleet of 36 OneWeb satellites, completing the first generation of the huge broadband constellation. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 Mission About OneWeb Constellation Significance: -Source: […]
Interpol And Mehul Choksi
Context: The removal of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s name from the Interpol database of Red Notices has drawn condemnation from the Opposition parties in India, while the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought the restoration of the notice. Relevance: GS III: Security challenges Dimensions of the Article: What is the case against Mehul Choksi? […]
BrahMos Supersonic cruise missile
Context: Recently, CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace said that 75% indigenous capacity has been achieved in the BrahMos missile project. Relevance GS-III Internal Security Challenges, Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About BrahMos supersonic cruise missile About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Objectives of DRDO Issues with DRDO: -Source: The Hindu