National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National Commission […]
Current Affairs Quiz 05 March 2024
Current Affairs 05 March 2024
CONTENTS Double Burden in India: Obesity and Undernutrition Context: According to a new study published by the Lancet, India has become one of the countries with a high “double burden,” of Obesity and Undernutrition. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Meaning of Obesity & Undernutrition Obesity: Underweight: Key Highlights of the Study Published […]
PIB Summaries 05 March 2024
CONTENTS National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for […]
Static Quiz 05 March 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 March 2024
CONTENTS On the Relevance of University Rankings Context: In the last two decades, global university ranking systems have become the focal point of attention in higher education ecosystems globally. Countries such as China, Japan, and Russia are investing significant resources to enhance the standing of their universities, aiming for “world-class” status as defined by these […]
About The Yars Missile
Context: Russia’s defence ministry recently announced a successful test fire of Yars intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Yars Missile: Russia’s Advanced ICBM Features Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) -Source: Hindustan Times
Understanding Grey Zone Warfare
Context: In commentaries on China and Taiwan, ‘grey zone warfare’ crops up in descriptions of Chinese actions around the island that it claims as its own. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Understanding Grey Zone Warfare: Navigating the Ambiguous Realm Definition Activities and Methods Typical Aspects: Characteristics -Source: Indian Express
Discovery of Melanochlamys Droupadi
Context: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has identified a novel marine species of head-shield sea slug. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Discovery of Melanochlamys droupadi: A New Marine Species Morphological Characteristics of Melanochlamys Species: Unique Attributes of Melanochlamys droupadi: Defensive Mechanism: Geographic Distribution: -Source: The Hindu
National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited
Context: The Union Cooperation Minister inaugurated an umbrella organisation for urban cooperative banks (UCB) – the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Banking) Dimensions of the Article: National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC): Empowering Urban Cooperative Banks Operational Status Financial Objectives Enhancing UCB Services Significance What […]