About A Zika Virus Disease
Context: Mumbai has recently reported the first case of Zika Virus, confirmed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Relevance: GS II- Health About Zika Virus Disease: -Source: The Hindu
About The Project AMBER
Context: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India), is providing ‘cloud’ skills training to 1,500 under project AMBER. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Project AMBER Key Features of the Project Significance and […]
Lion-Tailed Macaque
Context: Recently, Lion-tailed macaque has been sporadically spotted by conservationists in the forests of Nadugani, shared by the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu and Nilambur in Kerala. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Lion-tailed Macaque: Appearance Habitat Threats Conservation Status -Source: The Hindu
Key Highlights of the 15th BRICS Summit
Context: The 15th BRICS summit hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg, holds significant importance against the backdrop of geopolitical changes and global economic dynamics. The theme for the 15th BRICS Summit is “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism”. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights […]
A Line of Actual Control (LAC)
Context: The Indian PM and Chinese President agreed on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit to intensify efforts for expeditious disengagement and de-escalation along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Line of Actual Control (LAC) Contrast with Line of Control (LoC) in Relation to Pakistan Disagreements […]
About A Insurance Surety Bonds
Context: Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organised a brainstorming session with stakeholders to expedite the adoption of Insurance Surety Bonds for its contracts. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Insurance Surety Bonds: Parties Involved: Advantages of Insurance Surety Bonds
About The Amrit Sarovar Mission
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development has provided insights into the advancements made in the implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar, an initiative aimed at enhancing water security across various regions. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: About Amrit Sarovar Mission Ministries Involved: This Mission has been launched with a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 August 2023
Current Affairs 26 August 2023
CONTENTS Line of Actual Control (LAC) Context: The Indian PM and Chinese President agreed on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit to intensify efforts for expeditious disengagement and de-escalation along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Line of Actual Control (LAC) Contrast with Line of Control […]
PIB Summaries 26 August 2023
CONTENTS Amrit Sarovar Mission Context: Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development has provided insights into the advancements made in the implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar, an initiative aimed at enhancing water security across various regions. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: About Amrit Sarovar Mission Ministries Involved: This Mission has been […]