Current Affairs Quiz 30 August 2023
Current Affairs 30 August 2023
CONTENTS Article 35A Context: Article 35A, which empowered the J&K Legislature to define permanent residents of the State and provide them special privileges, denied fundamental rights to others. This remark was made by the CJI while heading a Constitution Bench, which is currently hearing pleas against the Centre’s move to abrogate Article 370. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 30 August 2023
CONTENTS Sickle Cell Anaemia Context: Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, launched the ‘Awareness Campaign and Training of Trainers’ as a part of the ‘Mission for Elimination of Sickle Cell Anaemia’ in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Sickle Cell Anaemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle cell anaemia can vary from person […]
Static Quiz 30 August 2023 (Indian Polity)
About The ORON Aircraft
Context: Israel’s Defense Ministry and the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently announced they completed two years of outfitting the ORON aircraft with advanced intelligence-gathering technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About ORON Aircraft: The ORON Aircraft is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) mission aircraft developed collaboratively by the Israeli Defence Ministry’s Directorate […]
About The Nabhmitra Device
Context: Recently, the ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) successfully tested the Nabhmitra device at Neendakara. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Nabhmitra Device: The Nabhmitra device is a specialized satellite-based communication system designed to enhance the safety of fishermen during their maritime activities. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this innovative technology offers several key […]
C-DOT’s TRINETRA
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Communications, Government of India, launched the TRINETRA Security system at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) campus in New Delhi. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenegs Dimensions of the Article: C-DOT’s TRINETRA Key Facts about Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT): -Source: Indian Express, PIB
RTI Online Portal Data Loss and Maintenance
Context: The Union government’s RTI Online portal has experienced data loss, including past applications and responses, highlighting challenges in maintaining accountability under the RTI Act. The portal is currently undergoing maintenance to restore the missing archival data. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Right to Information (RTI) Act Challenges and Concerns […]
Ultra Processed Food
Context: A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations revealed that India’s Ultra-Processed Food Sector witnessed a significant Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.37% in retail sales value between 2011 and 2021. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Ultra-Processed Food Definition […]
About The Global South
Context: Recently, External Affairs Minister said that the disruptions caused by the corona virus pandemic and recent geopolitical conflicts call for a realignment of the world order. He said that the “Global South” can no longer be at the mercy of a few suppliers. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Understanding the […]