Current Affairs Quiz 06 June 2024
Fight to Preserve our Fragile Ecosystems
Context: The planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges. On May 29, 2024, media reports revealed that Delhi recorded an astonishing temperature of over 50 degrees Celsius, marking an 80-year record. Additionally, the Capital City is on the brink of a severe water crisis, exacerbated by political disputes and blame games. Relevance: GS3- Environment- Pollution and Conservation […]
Good Leadership Prevents Burnouts
Context: A true leader possesses the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make difficult decisions, and the compassion to listen to others’ needs. Leadership is not sought but earned through the fairness of actions and the sincerity of intentions. Relevance: GS4- Mains Question: What does organisational leadership, often seen in news, stand for? Analyse […]
Supreme Court of India’s Order on Advertising
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has ordered that all advertisers/advertising agencies must submit a ‘Self-Declaration Certificate’ before publishing or broadcasting any advertisement. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Supreme Court’s Order on Advertisements New Requirement Purpose Compliance and Guidelines Norms of Journalistic Conduct of the Press Council of India. Submission Process Record Keeping: Advertisers […]
Grand Coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Context: To commemorate and celebrate the 350th anniversary of the grand coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the significant day in our nation’s history, an exhibition titled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Great Coronation is being presented at National Gallery of Modern Art, (NGMA) Jaipur House, New Delhi. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the […]
About Chang’e 6 Mission
Context: China’s space agency said that China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on 2nd of June. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Chang’e 6 Mission: Unveiling Lunar Secrets from the South Pole Objective and Design: Sampling Strategy: Geological Exploration: International Collaboration: Dual Components – Lander and Rover: -Source: The Hindu […]
Tmesipteris Oblanceolate
Context: New research shows that a fork fern species, called Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has a genome that is 7% larger than that of the previous record-holder, the Japanese flowering plant Paris japonica, and more than 50 times the size of the human genome. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Tmesipteris oblanceolate: Habitat and Distribution: Physical Characteristics: Genomic […]
Discovery of Ancient Rock Shelter Paintings near Pampa Lake
Context: A team from the Karnataka State Department of Archaeology Museums and Heritage has uncovered rock shelter paintings estimated to be around 2,500 years old near Pampa Lake in the Hampi World Heritage Area. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Pampa Lake Location: Significance in Hindu Mythology: Mythological Importance: Natural Features: Key […]
Discovery of Neo Protein in Bacterial Defence Mechanisms
Context: Recent research has discovered a novel protein, referred to as “Neo,” which plays a critical role in bacterial defence mechanisms against viral infections, particularly bacteriophages. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Neo Discovery and Background DRT-2 System Mechanism Significance in Biotechnology and Medicine Reverse Transcriptase Applications: -Source: The Hindu
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park’s Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Context: Recently, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) in Visakhapatnam has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in India, particularly in the successful breeding and nurturing of Striped hyenas and Asiatic wild dogs (Dhole). Relevance: GS III- Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Dimensions of this article: Key Points About Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) […]