Current Affairs Quiz 04 June 2024
About Paraparatrechina Neela
Context: Indian researchers recently discovered a new ant species named Paraparatrechina neela from Arunachal Pradesh’s remote Siang Valley. About Paraparatrechina Neela: Discovery: Significance: Features: -Source: The Hindu
About Sarcophagi
Context: A sarcophagus fragment discovered beneath the floor of a religious center belongs to Ramesses II, one of the best-known ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to a new study. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Sarcophagi Definition and Purpose: Historical Usage: Features: Archaeological Significance: -Source: The Hindu
RudraM-II Missile System
Context: Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Rudra M-II Missile from a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology RudraM-II Missile System: Overview: Performance Evaluation: Specifications: -Source: The Hindu
Adani Group Accused of Mislabeling Coal Quality in 2014
Context: A recent report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project alleges that in 2014, the Adani Group falsely labeled low-grade Indonesian coal as high-quality, inflating its value before selling it to Tamil Nadu’s power generation company, TANGEDCO. The reporting project is backed by billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist, George Soros. Relevance: GS […]
Archaeologists and Sanskrit Scholars Decipher Rigveda for Historical Links
Context: Archaeologists are collaborating with Sanskrit scholars to decipher the Rigveda, conducting research that aims to uncover potential relationships between the people of the Vedic age and the Harappan civilization. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) / Harappa Civilisation (3300 – 1300 BCE) The Vedic Age (1500 – 600 […]
Supreme Court Reaffirms Promotion is Not a Fundamental Right
Context: The Supreme Court of India has recently reiterated that promotion is not a fundamental right for government servants. The judgement emphasized that the Constitution does not prescribe any criteria for filling promotional posts, leaving this matter to the discretion of the legislature and the executive. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Government Policies and […]
Current Affairs 04 June 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Reaffirms Promotion is Not a Fundamental Right Context: The Supreme Court of India has recently reiterated that promotion is not a fundamental right for government servants. The judgement emphasized that the Constitution does not prescribe any criteria for filling promotional posts, leaving this matter to the discretion of the legislature and the […]
PIB Summaries 04 June 2024
CONTENTS World No-Tobacco Day Context: Recently, The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (GoI), organized an event today to observe World No Tobacco Day 2024. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: World No-Tobacco Day: Creation and Purpose: Tobacco Cultivation in India: Introduction and History: Area and Production: Types of Tobacco: Climate and Soil: […]
Static Quiz 04 June 2024 (Environment)
