Current Affairs 14 August 2023
CONTENTS Russia’s Luna 25 Context: Recently, Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years in a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole. This mission, called Luna-25, is Russia’s first lunar attempt since 1976 and is in competition with India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander that was […]
PIB Summaries 14 August 2023
CONTENTS Hydroponics Farming Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Hydroponics Farming Emerging Trend: Application Areas: Introducing “Cocoponics”: Merits of Hydroponics Farming: Demerits of Hydroponics Farming: […]
Static Quiz 14 August 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 August 2023 Contents Climate Change Shows Indian Banks’ Unpreparedness Context: Relevance GS Paper 3 – Environment – Climate Change Mains Question What did the Climate Risk Horizons investigation reveal about the main Indian banks’ climate readiness? How does the Indian economy be affected by the financial sector’s lack of readiness […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 August 2023 Contents Promoting India’s Economic Resilience: Monetary Policy Review Context: In a fluid financial environment, central banks can frequently achieve their goals not by changing their goals but by implementing new strategies. This idea is reinforced by the most recent monetary policy choice, which was announced on Thursday. By […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2023
PIB Summaries 12 August 2023
CONTENTS Geographical Indication Tag Context: Recently, Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Mushkbudji Rice: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and Registration: Significance and Examples: Ownership and Proprietorship: Location of the Geographical Indications Registry: -Source: Indian Express Investor Education and Protection Fund […]
About The PUShP Portal
Context: Recently, the National Power Committee (NPC) has asked States to provide suggestions for offering incentives to buyers and sellers on the surplus power portal PUSHp. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: PUShP Portal Enhancing Power Availability: Transaction Dynamics: Benefits: Day Ahead Market -Source: Indian Express
About The Lymphatic Filariasis
Context: Union Health & Family Welfare Minister recently said India is committed to eradicating Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, surpassing the global target by three years. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Lymphatic Filariasis Drug Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
India Web Browser Development Challenge
Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: India Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) Challenge’s Aim: Incentive: Eligibility Criteria: Desired Browser Attributes: Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) Regulatory Mandate: National Repository of Digital Certificates (NRDC): […]