About The Elephanta Caves
Context: A team of researchers recently discovered two rock-cut Shaivite temple caves older than Elephanta near Rajapur, Ratnagiri. Relevance: GS I: History Elephanta Caves: -Source: Times of India
About The Kawah Ijen
Context: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, which provides optical images of Earth’s surface, recently captured stunning images of Kawah Ijen Crater Lake. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Kawah Ijen: Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission: -Source: The Hindu
About Lucy Mission
Context: NASA’s Lucy spacecraft successfully completed its first flyby of an asteroid named Dinkinesh. Relevance: GS III- Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology, Pharma Sector & Health Science Dimensions of the article: About Lucy Mission Aim & Objective: Donald Johnson Asteroid: Asteroids: Rocky objects revolving around the sun that are […]
Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023
Context: The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023, published by the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, a non-profit institution, highlights the challenges and constraints faced by the Local Governments in Indian Cities. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the ASICS Report The ASICS Report on the state of urban […]
Indian Railways Capital Expenditure and Operating Ratio
Context: The Indian Railways has witnessed a substantial increase in capital expenditure after integrating its rail budget with the main budget. However, the operating ratio, which evaluates expenses against revenue, has not shown improvement. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Current Challenges Faced by Indian Railways Indian Railways confronts several pressing issues […]
UPSC Issues Amended Guidelines for State DGP Appointments
Context: Recently, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued amended guidelines emphasizing specific criteria for the appointment of State Directors General of Police (DGPs). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Amendments in UPSC Guidelines for DGP Selection Supreme Court’s Directives on Police Reforms In the Prakash Singh Case of 2006, the Supreme Court of India […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 November 2023
Worker Productivity
Context: Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has stirred debate by encouraging young Indians to work 70 hours per week, drawing comparisons with Japan and Germany’s post-World War II efforts to rebuild. Murthy expressed concern over India’s low worker productivity levels, emphasizing the need for increased work hours to boost the nation’s growth prospects. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 04 November 2023
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CONTENTS Culmination of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Context: The Indian Prime Minister marked the culmination of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with the conclusion of the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A Commemorative Event Inception and Inspiration: Conclusion and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birth Anniversary: Foundation Stone for Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial: Meri […]
Current Affairs 04 November 2023
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CONTENTS Worker Productivity Context Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has stirred debate by encouraging young Indians to work 70 hours per week, drawing comparisons with Japan and Germany’s post-World War II efforts to rebuild. Murthy expressed concern over India’s low worker productivity levels, emphasizing the need for increased work hours to boost the nation’s growth […]