PIB Summaries 11 January 2024
CONTENTS International Classification of Diseases Context: World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11 TM Module 2, Morbidity Codes launch event will be held in New Delhi on 10th January, 2024. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: International Classification of Diseases (ICD): A Comprehensive Overview Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Context: Recently, the Prime […]
DECEMBER 2023 CURRENT AFFAIRS | MONTHLY COMPILATION | LEGACY IAS ACADEMY
Legacy IAS December 2023 Current Affairs Monthly Compilation includes Editorial Analysis and PIB Summaries which are essential for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) at both the Prelims and Mains levels and the content is segregated in accordance with the subjects in the UPSC Syllabus. Click Here for the December 2023 Monthly Current Affairs Compilation. […]
Static Quiz 11 January 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 January 2024
CONTENTS India- Maldives Ties Context: The swift deterioration of relations between India and the Maldives, occurring just a month after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with the newly elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, is cause for concern. The catalyst for this decline emerged from tweets by three Maldivian Ministers who criticized Mr. Modi for promoting […]
Key Highlights of Peregrine Mission One
Context: The United States initiated the Peregrine Mission One, its initial Moon landing endeavor in over five decades. However, the mission encountered a significant setback as the spacecraft developed a critical fuel leak shortly after launch. Led by private space entities Astrobotic Technology and United Launch Alliance, this collaborative mission reflects a growing reliance on […]
About Sisal Plant
Context: A research team at Stanford University has found the absorption capacity of a sisal-based material to be higher than those in commercial menstrual pads. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Sisal Plant: Soil Preferences: Sisal plants prefer dry, permeable, sandy-loam soils enriched with liming materials (Ca and Mg). However, they can also thrive […]
About Camptothecin
Context: Researchers from the Indian Institutes of Technology Madras and Mandi have successfully applied metabolic engineering techniques to boost the production of the anti-cancer drug camptothecin (CPT) in cells of the Nothapodytes nimmoniana plant. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Camptothecin: Key Facts about Nothapodytes nimmoniana: -Source: The Hindu
About Chandubi Festival
Context: Recently, the Chandubi Festival was celebrated along the Chandubi Lake in the state of Assam. Relevance: GS I: Festivals Dimensions of the Article: About Chandubi Festival: Key Points about Chandubi Lake: -Source: Hindustan Times
NSIL to Launch GSAT-20 Aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in 2024
Context: NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is gearing up to launch GSAT-20 (GSAT-N2) using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in 2024. Falcon 9, designed and built by SpaceX, is the world’s premier orbital class reusable two-stage rocket, ensuring secure and efficient transportation of payloads and individuals into Earth’s […]
New Rules Governing OTT Platforms
Context: The OTT market in India is currently battling the dilemma between growth and profitability in a price-sensitive market. In 2023, the Over-The-Top (OTT) Market in India experienced significant disruptions and challenges that shaped its trajectory. Relevance: GS-II Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Over-the-Top (OTT) Media Service? Rules governing OTT Platforms: Low Compliance and need for media […]