Sixth Anniversary of the Minamata Convention
Context: The sixth anniversary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is a reminder of global efforts to combat the toxic effects of mercury. On this occasion, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reflects on the ongoing campaign to eradicate the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of […]
National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
Context: The Central Government recently approved the release of Rs 200 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund as advance assistance to Himachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) Definition and Purpose: Funding and Management: Eligibility Criteria: Claiming Assistance: Decision Authority: Sources of Financing: Significance: National […]
About Exercise MALABAR
Context: The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR took place off the East Coast of Australia near Sydney, concluding on August 21, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Exercise MALABAR Participating Units: Operations and Integration: Shared Commitment and Regional Stability:
Current Affairs Quiz 22 August 2023
Current Affairs 22 August 2023
CONTENTS Sixth Anniversary of the Minamata Convention Context: The sixth anniversary of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is a reminder of global efforts to combat the toxic effects of mercury. On this occasion, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reflects on the ongoing campaign to eradicate the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of […]
PIB Summaries 22 August 2023
CONTENTS National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) Context: The Central Government recently approved the release of Rs 200 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund as advance assistance to Himachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) Definition and Purpose: Funding and Management: Eligibility Criteria: Claiming Assistance: Decision […]
Static Quiz 22 August 2023 (History)
Current Affairs 21 August 2023
Contents: Chandrayan-3 Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been able to successfully establish a two way communication between Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module and its predecessor Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: How Space Missions Work? Rocket and Spacecraft Components: Powered Flight and Launch: Chandrayaan Missions: Chandrayaan-1: Chandrayaan-2: Chandrayaan-3 […]
Static Quiz 21 August 2023 (Polity)
Current Affairs Quiz 21 August 2023