Current Affairs Quiz 27 November 2023
Current Affairs 27 November 2023
CONTENTS Conference of the Parties (COP) Context: Tens of thousands will descend on Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), next week to attend the world’s biggest climate negotiation — Conference of the Parties, better known as COP. The 28thedition of COP is scheduled to be held in Dubai.Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the […]
PIB Summaries 27 November 2023
CONTENTS 2D Protein Monolayer Unravels Amyloidosis Context: Recently, researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in disease study through the creation of a two-dimensional (2D) protein monolayer using lysozyme molecules. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Major Highlights of the Research Molecular Assembly: Model for Amyloidosis: Langmuir-Blodgett Technique: pH-Dependent Changes: Research Significance: Lysozyme: Defensive Role: Airway […]
Static Quiz 27 November 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 November 2023
CONTENTS Fleet Electrification to Tackle Urban Pollution Context: The air quality index (AQI) in numerous cities across India has consistently reached the red zone on multiple occasions this year. This has posed significant health risks to millions of individuals, highlighting the urgent need to prioritize mitigation strategies. Relevance: GS3- Environment- Environmental Pollution and Degradation Mains Question: Discuss the need for […]
Current Affairs 25 November 2023
Contents: Governor cannot indefinitely sit on Bills Context: The Supreme Court held that a Governor cannot indefinitely sit on Bills. It held that the Governor cannot withhold consent in case the House repassed the Bill with or without amendments. Relevance: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies, Role of Governor Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: The Recent Case […]
Challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme
Context: Political parties in India have traditionally resisted public scrutiny of their fund sources and utilization due to the substantial amounts required to finance their operations, which cannot be solely sourced from party members and altruistic donors. Instead, these funds typically come from Big Business with expectations of reciprocity. Relevance: GS2- Important Aspects of Governance, […]
Need for Climate-smart Agriculture in India
Context: The two primary challenges confronting humanity in the 21st century are climate change and food insecurity. Ongoing repercussions of climate change, including phenomena like heat waves, flash floods, droughts, and cyclones, are adversely affecting both lives and livelihoods. Environmental effects on farming output compound the difficulties, making traditional farming practices less effective. Farmers are compelled to […]
About Lachit Diwas
Focus: GS-1 History Why in News? Prime Minister pays homage to courage of Lachit Borphukan on Lachit Diwas. About Lachit Borphukan:
About Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 17th edition of India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN will be conducted in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand from 24th November to 07th December 2023. About Exercise SURYA KIRAN