Current Affairs 02 May 2024
CONTENTS AstraZeneca Acknowledges Covishield Vaccine’s Potential Side Effects Context: AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic, has admitted that the inoculation carries potential side effects. This admission was made in a legal document presented before the High Court of Justice in London. The document conveys that the Covid vaccine can, in […]
PIB Summaries 02 May 2024
CONTENTS Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Appointed as Next Chief of the Naval Staff Context: Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff by the government. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, bringing extensive experience and leadership to his […]
Static Quiz 02 May 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 May 2024
CONTENTS The Services Story Context: A comprehensive research report by the renowned investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, titled ‘India’s Emergence as the Global Services Hub,’ delves into India’s recent accomplishments in the global services sector and offers insights into its future growth and associated risks. Relevance: Mains Question: As per a recent report by the […]
About Salmonella
Context: The United States has reportedly refused almost a third of shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH) since October 2023 due to salmonella contamination. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Salmonella: Bacterial Group: Natural Habitat: Transmission to Humans: Hardiness: Associated Risks: -Source: The Hindu
Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance
Context: Recently, the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and the Global Leaders Group (GLG) on AMR jointly organised a high-level event, ‘Forging partnerships between science and policy’, in Barcelona, Spain. Relevance: GS II: International Relations About Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Composition: Objectives: Background: Secretariat: What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? […]
Introduction to Kuchipudi
Context: Kuchipudi, one of the oldest dance forms of India, is now becoming obsolete among the younger generation. Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Article: Introduction to Kuchipudi: History: Characteristics: Costumes and Makeup: Music and Instruments: Global Recognition: Conclusion: -Source: The Hindu
What is Lightning?
Context: A new study of lightning-related deaths in Bihar has revealed that various districts of Bihar were vulnerable to this natural hazard, recording the highest casualty rate per million population. The study examined data from the 2017-2022 period and found that 1,624 people died and 286 were injured due to lightning. Relevance: GS I- Geography […]
Why are ‘Unclassed’ Forests Missing
Context: In accordance with a Supreme Court directive, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has uploaded various State Expert Committee (SEC) reports on its website. This interim measure was prompted by a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutionality of the Forest (Conservation) Act Amendment (FCAA) 2023. A primary concern raised in […]
BJP Candidate Declared Elected Unopposed in Surat Lok Sabha Constituency
Context: Recently, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat has been declared elected unopposed. This development comes after the rejection of nomination papers of other candidates and the withdrawal of nominations by other contestants. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Requirements for Valid Nomination: […]