Static Quiz 02 May 2023 (History)
Challenging The Colonial-era Sedition Law
Context: Recently, the Centre informed the Supreme Court that it was at an advanced consultation stage on re-examining the colonial era sedition law. Relevance: GS III: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Sedition? Historical background of Sedition laws About Sedition law About Section 124A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) Criticism of Sedition […]
India Becomes Europe’s Largest Supplier Of Refined Fuels
Context: As per the latest data, India has become Europe’s largest supplier of refined fuels this month. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What Does India’s Rising Petroleum Product Exports to the EU Mean? Petroleum products: What are they? […]
Centre Blocks Mobile Messenger Apps Being Used By The Terrorists
Context: The Central government has recently blocked 14 mobile messenger applications being used by terror groups. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is the IT Act? Amendment to the IT Acth4 It dealt with various changes such as:h4 Section 69 of the IT Act Procedure for Blocking Apps
100th Episode Of Mann Ki Baat
Context: The Prime Minister of India addressed the 100th episode of his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives), Prelims bits About Mann Ki Baat: -Source: The Hindu
Deaths Due To High Level Of Hydrogen Sulphide In Air
Context: Eleven people died and four were taken ill on inhaling a toxic gas in Punjab. The gas has been identified as hydrogen sulphide. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Pollution and Environmental degradation), GS-II: International Relations (Internal Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: Introduction to Hazardous Chemicals What are neurotoxins? About Hydrogen Sulphide: Highlights […]
Current Affairs 01 May 2023
Contents: Deaths Due To High Level Of Hydrogen Sulphide In Air Context: Eleven people died and four were taken ill on inhaling a toxic gas in Punjab. The gas has been identified as hydrogen sulphide. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Pollution and Environmental degradation), GS-II: International Relations (Internal Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 May 2023
Static Quiz 01 May 2023 (Science and Technology)
Web 3.0 Is Focused On Public Good
Context The third-generation web is widely believed to be biassed towards gaming and cryptocurrencies, but it actually covers a wide range of topics.In order for India to take advantage of the $1.1 trillion digital asset opportunity by 2032, the third-gen web will be essential, according to the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s 2021 report. Relevance: GS […]