Current Affairs Quiz 25 November 2023
Static Quiz 25 November 2023 (Polity)
PIB Summaries 25 November 2023
Contents: 1. Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN 2. Lachit Diwas 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 Lachit Diwas Focus: GS-1 History Why in News? Prime […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 November 2023
CONTENTS 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 […]
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A New Music Frog Species
Context: Recently, scientists have discovered a new species of frog in Arunachal, named Nidirana noadihing. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Discovery of Nidirana Noadihing: A New Music Frog Species Geographical Distribution: Habitat and Behavior: Naming Significance: Physical Appearance: -Source: The Times of India
About The Southern Annular Mode
Context: Recently, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) discovered that the Southern Annular Mode (SAM), an important climate pattern, plays a pivotal role in shaping sea conditions across the Indian Ocean. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Southern Annular Mode (SAM): Understanding Antarctic Oscillation Characteristics: SAM Modes: Positive SAM: Negative […]
About the International Tropical Timber Council
Context: Recently, the 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) concluded on November 17, 2023, with major decisions. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the International Tropical Timber Council: Major Decisions in the 59th ITTC Session: Key Facts about the International Tropical Timber Organisation: -Source: Down To Earth
Supreme Court’s Directions on Adoption Process in India
Context: The Supreme Court of India in a recent hearing of a petition filed by a Non-governmental Organization(NGO), has issued a series of directions to the Centre, the States, and the Union Territories to expedite and simplify the adoption process in the country. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court’s Directives on Adoption Process About the […]
Transit Anticipatory Bail Across Jurisdictions
Context: The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Priya Indoria vs State of Karnataka and Ors, 2023, ruled that a Sessions Court or the High Court in a state has the authority to grant transit anticipatory bail to an accused when an FIR is registered outside their jurisdiction. The ruling underscores the constitutional […]