PIB Summaries 07 May 2024
CONTENTS India to Host Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Context: India, represented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) in Kochi, Kerala, from May […]
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Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 May 2024
CONTENTS Tamil Nadu and Kerala Should Discuss Dam Safety Context: The recent petition filed by Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court of India regarding the ongoing Mullaperiyar dam dispute underscores the persistent issues with Kerala even a decade after the Court’s landmark decision permitting water storage up to 142 ft., up from the previously restricted […]
About Koothandavar Festival
Context: Koothandavar festival at Koovagam in Tamil Nadu plays out a tale of marriage and widowhood, all in a day. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Koothandavar Festival: History: Rituals: -Source: The Hindu
About Blue Corner Notice
Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to issue a Blue Corner notice against a political Party MP who fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport after allegations of sexual abuse. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Blue Corner Notice: Interpol issues seven types of notices, each serving a distinct […]
About World Press Freedom Index
Context: India’s rank in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has improved slightly from 161 to 159 among 180 jurisdictions. However, this improvement contrasts with a decline in India’s score, which fell from 36.62 to 31.28. Scores dropped across most indicators except for security, with the ranking improvement attributed […]
Global Immunisation Efforts Save 154 Million Lives
Context: A recent study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that global immunisation efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years. The report was released on the occasion of World Immunization Week, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) scheduled for May […]
Supreme Court Rejects Centre’s Plea for Administrative Spectrum Allocation
Context: The Supreme Court of India has made a significant decision by rejecting the Centre’s plea to permit administrative allocation of spectrum. This decision reaffirms the principle of open and transparent auction for allocating this scarce natural resource. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Reasons for Supreme Court’s Rejection of Centre’s […]
Nepal’s Rs-100 Currency Note to Feature Map Controversy
Context: The Government of Nepal has announced plans to introduce a new Rs-100 currency note featuring the country’s map, including territories claimed by India. This move is likely to fuel tensions between the two neighboring countries, which have long-standing border disputes. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Nepal’s Introduction of New Currency […]
Expansion of Glacial Lakes in Himalayan Region
Context: Recent satellite monitoring data from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed a significant expansion of glacial lakes in the Himalayan region between 1984 and 2023. This expansion raises concerns about potential risks for downstream areas, highlighting the need for further attention and monitoring of glacial dynamics in the region. Relevance: GS I: […]