Current Affairs Quiz 25 May 2024
Current Affairs 25 May 2024
CONTENTS ECI’s Enforcement of Model Code of Conduct Sparks Debate Context: Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) highlighted the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), stressing that star campaigners should lead by example and maintain societal harmony. This announcement has ignited a debate regarding the ECI’s authority to address MCC violations, including […]
PIB Summaries 25 May 2024
CONTENTS GSAP SKILLS Platform Context: Recently, the GSAP SKILLS Platform was launched at the Fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, Convention on Biological Diversity. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About GSAP SKILLS Platform Overview Features: What is the Global Species Action Plan? Strategic Interventions National Council for Cement and Building Materials-Incubation […]
Static Quiz 25 May 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2024
CONTENTS Unregulated Tourism in Antarctica Context: Delegates from over 60 nations have gathered in Kochi, Kerala for the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), which is expected to last until the end of the month. This annual event primarily involves the ‘Consultative Parties’—the 29 countries with voting rights on matters concerning the continent’s management. Other […]
Current Affairs 24 May 2024
Contents: CCI Launches Market Study on Competition Concerns in the AI industry Context: Recently, the Competition Commission of India announced that it would be conducting a market study on competition concerns in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Relevance: GS Paper 3: S&T developments and everyday applications & effects; Awareness in fields of IT, Space, Computers, […]
New Challenges for India’s Foreign Policy
Context: The grueling Indian elections, one of the largest democratic exercises in the world, will conclude in about a week. A rush of pending policy decisions is expected to commence immediately. However, amidst all this, the geopolitical landscape has become increasingly complex since the elections were announced, showing no signs of calming down. Relevance: GS2- […]
The Recognition of Palestine by More Nations
Context: Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced their plans to officially recognize the state of Palestine next week, highlighting the shifting international opinion that the Israeli Prime Minister cannot afford to ignore. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: The recognition of Palestine by more nations is an indictment of Israel. Analyse. (10 Marks, 150 Words). The Israel-Palestine Conflict: An […]
Critical Challenges of Combating Oil Spills at Sea
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in News? Recently, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised a ‘Pollution Response Seminar and Mock Drill’ in Haldia, West Bengal. How dangerous are oil spills? How are oil spills cleaned? There are a few ways to clean up oil spills. including skimming, in situ burning and by releasing chemical […]
India’s Approach in the South China Sea
Focus: GS-II: Bilateral Groupings and Agreements Why in News? Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Manila, Philippines as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to South China Sea. Significance of the South China Sea: Strategic Location: Trade Significance: Fishing Ground: Additionally, the South China Sea serves as a productive […]