Current Affairs 20 January 2024
CONTENTS Jallikattu Context: Recently, Alanganallur Jallikattu was inaugurated in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is Jallikattu? Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil culture? Why has Jallikattu been the subject of legal battles? So, is it legal or banned now? -Source: The Hindu Cabo Verde Achieves Malaria-Free Status […]
PIB Summaries 20 January 2024
CONTENTS Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High schools in Targeted Areas Context: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently issued instructions for Residential Private Schools interested in joining SHRESHTA Scheme Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes About SHRESHTA The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High […]
Static Quiz 20 January 2024 (Indian Economy)
About Gut Microbiota
Context: Scientists are finding that the gut microbiota may be linked to heart health, some cancers, and even the colour of urine. Relevance: GS II: Health About Gut Microbiota: Establishment of Human Gut Microbiota: Functions of Gut Microbiota: Impact of Microbiota Composition: Diseases Associated: -Source: The Hindu
African Dream Herb Overview
Context: A dying traditional game, given a fresh lease of life at the ongoing Karbi Youth Festival (KYF) in central Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, has fuelled a drive for conserving a creeper known as the African dream herb. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: African Dream Herb Overview: Uses: Hambi Kepathu Tradition: -Source: […]
One Vehicle One FASTag Initiative
Context: Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ Initiative: Key Points about FASTag: -Source: The Hindu
Defence Technology Council
Context: An expert committee led by former principal scientific advisor Prof K Vijay Raghavan proposes the creation of a top body, the Defence Technology Council. The Defence Technology Council should be responsible for defining the nation’s defence technology roadmap and overseeing major projects and their execution. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Context […]
Supreme Court’s Assertion on AMU’s Minority Status
Context: The Supreme Court reaffirms that an educational institution maintains its minority status despite statutory regulation of its administration. The Centre clarified that minority educational institutions, including Aligarh Muslim University, are not obligated to follow the reservation policy outlined in the Central Educational Institute (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes
Context: The central government has disbursed incentive amount of Rs 4,415 crore under its flagship Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for as many as eight sectors. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Update: Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Overview: Performance Evaluation of PLI Schemes: Positive Outcomes: Export Achievements: Challenges […]
Yen Denominated Green Bonds
Context: REC Limited, a Maharatna and a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, has achieved a significant milestone by issuing its inaugural Japanese Yen (JPY) 61.1 billion green bonds under the Global Medium Term Notes Programme. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Yen Denominated Green Bonds by REC […]