Current Affairs Quiz 10 May 2024
Current Affairs 10 May 2024
CONTENTS India Meteorological Department Warns of Severe Heatwave Conditions Context: The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about severe heatwave conditions impacting large parts of eastern India and the Gangetic Plain, following the waning phase of the strong El Niño of 2023. This underscores the complexity of assessing the impact of global warming on local […]
PIB Summaries 10 May 2024
CONTENTS Indian Elected Women Representatives Participate in UN Event Context: Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) from India’s Panchayati Raj Institutions participated in the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD) event titled “Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way.” Relevance: Facts for Prelims Participation of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in […]
Static Quiz 10 May 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 May 2024
CONTENTS An AI-infused World Needs Matching Cybersecurity Context: Last year, an alarming incident involving a distressed mother who received a menacing call from alleged “kidnappers” claiming to have her daughter in their custody sparked concern in the U.S. This news captivated the nation as it was revealed that the purported “kidnappers” and the voice of […]
Current Affairs 09 May 2024
Contents: Orangutan diplomacy Context: Malaysia has planned to introduce Orangutan diplomacy Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is Orangutan diplomacy: About Orangutans: How important is palm oil to global supply chains? Criticism of Oil palm industry: Advantages: -Source; The Hindu Countries contend India’s sugarcane subsidy Context: Recently, the U.S. and Australia […]
Giving Primacy to Human Development
Context: The concept of development has become a central theme for political parties during elections. Reflecting on the accomplishments of recent years, as depicted in the Human Development Report, highlights the challenges ahead and underscores the necessity for a well-defined strategy to embark on a prolonged journey. Relevance: GS2- GS3- Inclusive Growth Mains Question: Given […]
Debt Owed by South Asian Nations to China Hits Record Levels
Context: The indebtedness of various nations, particularly in South Asia and Africa, to China has surged in recent years. China stands out as the primary or predominant creditor for most of these countries, meaning they owe a significant portion of their external debt to China alone. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: China’s debt-trap policy raises significant concerns, not only for smaller […]
International Thalassemia Day 2024
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? International Thalassemia Day is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on May 8th to raise awareness on Thalassemia among the masses. About Thalassemia: Importance of preventive screening and awareness:
Initiative to Enhance Indigenous Content In Shipbuilding
Focus: GS-2- Government Policies and Interventions GS-3: Growth and Development, Infrastructure Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of indigenous marine grade steel to enhance the indigenous content in shipbuilding. The initiative aims to foster indigenisation, enhance capabilities […]