UNESCO State of Ocean Report
Context UNESCO’s ‘State of Ocean Report, 2024’ provides crucial insights into the current state of global oceans, emphasising the challenges posed by climate change and human activities. Relevance: Facts for Prelims UNESCO State of Ocean Report Overview Introduction: Support and Objectives: Key Findings: Emerging Interests: -Source: Down To Earth
Overview of PraVaHa Software
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently developed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named PraVaHa. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Overview of PraVaHa Software What is PraVaHa Software? Key Features and Applications: Importance of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Importance and Benefits PraVaHa’s Impact: CFD’s Role in Aerospace: -Source: The Hindu
Impact of Colour on Contemporary Human Life
Context: Colour profoundly shapes contemporary human life by enriching the aesthetic and symbolic aspects of our surroundings, embracing cultural diversity in its interpretation, and deepening our comprehension of the world and our role within it. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Colour What is Colour? Colour is a form of information that […]
Cassini Mission and Milgromian Dynamics
Context: The findings of the Cassini mission, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, provided an opportunity to test Milgromian dynamics (MOND) – an alternative theory to dark matter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Dark Matter? MOND Theory: An Alternative to Dark Matter Background and Proposition: Key Concepts […]
Special Marriage Act (SMA) 1954
Context: The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s recent decision regarding the marriage of a Muslim man and a Hindu woman, registered under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), has attracted significant attention. The court dismissed the couple’s petition for protection and assistance in registering their marriage, citing incompatibility with personal laws. A ‘registered marriage’ under the SMA […]
India Seeks WTO Arbitration Against Australia
Context: India has sought arbitration proceedings under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules against Australia to resolve an issue concerning the services sector, as it could impact India’s trade in services. Relevance: GS III: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Concerns Raised by India Against Australia Joint Statement Initiatives (JSIs): Opposition to Joint Statement Initiatives […]
What is Special Category Status (SCS)?
Context: With the General Elections throwing up a fractured mandate, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party are set to play a key role in government formation at the Centre. Consequently, their past demands for special category status (SCS) for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, are back in focus. This development […]
Current Affairs Quiz 07 June 2024
Current Affairs 07 June 2024
CONTENTS Special Category Status Context: With the General Elections throwing up a fractured mandate, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party are set to play a key role in government formation at the Centre. Consequently, their past demands for special category status (SCS) for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, are back […]
PIB Summaries 07 June 2024
CONTENTS IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum Context: India participates in the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum Initiative: Objective: Key Features: IPEF Pillars of Cooperation: Member Countries: