What are Auroras?
Context: NASA recently shared an incredible picture of an aurora captured from the International Space Station. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Formation of Auroras: Carbon Dioxide Aurora: -Source: Indian express
Central Bureau of Investigation
Context: The Central Government recently told the Supreme Court that the CBI is an “independent body” and the Centre has “no superintendence or control over it. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI has following divisions How does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) function in […]
Agricultural Trade Trends April-September 2023
Context: Recent data from the Department of Commerce reveals a decline in India’s agricultural exports, registering USD 23.6 billion in April-September 2023, down from USD 26.7 billion in the same period in 2022. Concurrently, agricultural imports also decreased from USD 19.3 billion to USD 16.2 billion, leading to a slight reduction in the agricultural trade […]
QS World University Rankings Asia 2024
Context: Recently, the global higher education think-tank Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS Asia University Rankings: Asia 2024, including 148 universities from India in the comprehensive list of 856 universities across Asia. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: QS World University Rankings: Key Highlights of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024 Top Ranking Universities: […]
UGC Allows Top 500 Global Universities to Set Up Campuses in India
Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued regulations permitting foreign universities ranked among the world’s top 500 to establish branch campuses in India. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020, aiming to provide a legislative framework for the presence of leading global universities in the country. The guidelines were […]
Electoral Trusts Scheme
Context: The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the challenge to the central government’s Electoral Bonds Scheme. This scheme, introduced in 2018, is under scrutiny, and the court is examining the issues raised in connection with electoral funding. Before the Electoral Bonds Scheme, the Electoral Trusts Scheme was introduced in 2013. Relevance: GS II: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 November 2023
Current Affairs 11 November 2023
CONTENTS Electoral Trusts Scheme Context: The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the challenge to the central government’s Electoral Bonds Scheme. This scheme, introduced in 2018, is under scrutiny, and the court is examining the issues raised in connection with electoral funding. Before the Electoral Bonds Scheme, the Electoral Trusts Scheme was introduced in […]
PIB Summaries 11 November 2023
CONTENTS National Ayurveda Day 2023 Context: The National Ayurveda Day (Dhanwantari Jayanti) – 2023 was observed on 09 November, 2023 Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Ayurveda Day The National Ayurveda Day is celebrated every year on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). (Lord Dhanvantari, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, is considered as divine […]
Static Quiz 11 November 2023 (History)
