Astra Missile: Advancing Indian Air Power
Context: The Minister of State for Defence recently flagged off the indigenously developed Astra Missiles for supply to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Bharat Dynamics in Hyderabad. Relevance: GS III: Defence Astra Missile: Advancing Indian Air Power -Source: The Times of India
About The Kachchhi Kharek
Context: Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a geographical indication (GI) tag from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDT) of India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Kachchhi Kharek: Cultivating Ancient Dates in Kutch Geographical Indications […]
Fostering Scientific Collaboration and Resource Accessibility
Context: I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru, on January 16 to enhance research collaboration in India by enhancing accessibility to facilities and labs. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: I-STEM: Fostering Scientific Collaboration and Resource Accessibility Initiative Overview: User Assistance: Fee […]
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Context: The insured gross cropped area of non-loanee farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has reached a new high. This indicates growing acceptance of the Centre’s crop insurance scheme. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Objectives Beneficiaries: All farmers growing notified crops in a […]
India’s First Dark Sky Park
Context: The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia, protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: India’s First Dark Sky Park: Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) Certification Overview: Certification Criteria: Tourist Sanctuary: Asian […]
Delhi High Court’s Recommendations on Organ Transplant Timelines
Context: The Delhi High Court has suggested an optimal timeframe of 6-8 weeks for concluding organ transplant procedures involving living donors. In a directive to the government, the court emphasized the importance of adhering to specific timelines for every stage of organ donation applications, aligning with The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (THOT) Act, […]
Diplomatic Turmoil in Maldives and Shifting Alliances
Context: The Maldives is currently navigating diplomatic turmoil marked by undiplomatic remarks, military repositioning, and the termination of significant agreements, prompting concerns about its relationship with India. Additionally, the Maldives has entered into new agreements with China, adding complexity to the geopolitical dynamics in the region. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
Global Economic Prospects 2024 World Bank
Context: Recently, the World Bank (WB) has released its Global Economic Prospects Report, which shows that the global economy may witness a poor performance by the end of 2024, the slowest half-decade of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth in 30 years. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Global Economic Outlook 2024: Key […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 January 2024
Current Affairs 16 January 2024
CONTENTS Diplomatic Turmoil in Maldives and Shifting Alliances Context: The Maldives is currently navigating diplomatic turmoil marked by undiplomatic remarks, military repositioning, and the termination of significant agreements, prompting concerns about its relationship with India. Additionally, the Maldives has entered into new agreements with China, adding complexity to the geopolitical dynamics in the region. Relevance: […]