About Plastic Overshoot Day
Context: The Plastic Overshoot Day Report by Swiss-based research consultancy Earth Action (EA) sheds light on the alarming issue of plastic pollution and its implications on the environment. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Major Findings of the Report on Plastic Overshoot Day: Plastic Overshoot Day is determined based on a […]
China’s Stapled Visas
Context: Recently, India withdrew its eight-athlete ‘Wushu’ martial arts athletes contingent from the Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The move came in response to China’s issuance of stapled visas to three athletes from the Indian team, all of whom were from Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Proposed Inclusion of Communities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) List
Context: The Indian government has introduced the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, aiming to include four communities in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list in Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Criteria for Inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) List: The inclusion of a […]
Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021 about a week after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha. The Act aims to conserve biodiversity, promote its sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits that arise therein. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Article: Biological […]
Schemes For Farmers’ Welfare
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that a comprehensive range of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes have been implemented for Farmers Welfare. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Government Schemes and Missions for Agricultural Development Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): Agriculture […]
About The MASI Portal
Context: Recently, the Minister of Women and Child Development informed the Rajya Sabha about MASI Portal. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: MASI Portal: Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection of Child Care Institutions About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 August 2023
Current Affairs 04 August 2023
CONTENTS Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021 about a week after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha. The Act aims to conserve biodiversity, promote its sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits that arise therein. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and […]
PIB Summaries 04 August 2023
CONTENTS MASI Portal Context: Recently, the Minister of Women and Child Development informed the Rajya Sabha about MASI Portal. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: MASI Portal: Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection of Child Care Institutions About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights […]
Static Quiz 04 August 2023 (Indian Economy)
