Sea Defenders-2024
Context: Recently, the maritime security exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ was held between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Sea Defenders-2024 The exercise encompassed a range of scenarios aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the participating coast guard units. Here are the key […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 March 2024
Current Affairs 14 March 2024
CONTENTS Financial Thresholds Revision Endorsed by Public Accounts Committee Context: The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has recently endorsed the Finance Ministry’s proposal to increase the financial thresholds for expenditure on ‘New Service’ and ‘New Instruments of Service’ by government ministries and departments. This proposed revision, which marks the 4th instance since Independence, comes after […]
PIB Summaries 14 March 2024
CONTENTS Sea Defenders-2024 Context: Recently, the maritime security exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ was held between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Sea Defenders-2024 The exercise encompassed a range of scenarios aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the participating coast guard units. Here […]
Static Quiz 14 March 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 March 2024
CONTENTS Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionising Waste Management Context: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have attracted increasing attention in recent times. Presently, there’s a growing recognition of the crucial role that technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), plays in advancing these objectives, leading to deeper discussions. Smart cities today are actively employing innovative technologies such as the […]
Combatting the Rise of Cyberbullying
Context: The internet has revolutionized social communication, especially for young people, creating a whole new realm of interaction. While technology has undeniably improved human lives, its negative aspects cannot be overlooked. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: Comment upon the rising incidents of cyberbullying in India. What is the legislative and institutional framework in this regard and […]
A New Sense of Urbanisation
Context: The recent unveiling of two prominent institutions, namely the new Parliament building, symbolizing political authority, and the Ram temple, representing religious significance prompts speculation about whether future urban centers will prioritize religion over traditional drivers like work, industry, and modernization, which have characterized urban development for the past seventy years. The allocation of approximately ₹85,000 […]
About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Context: The Government of India recently initiated a scheme through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for the upgradation and strengthening of the laboratory network in the country. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): Functions and Responsibilities: Certification Process:
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Context: Shri Kishor Makwana assumes charge of Chairman National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Commission for Scheduled Castes Composition: Functions: