Current Affairs 05 June 2024
CONTENTS Persistent Underrepresentation of Women in Indian Corporate Leadership Context: A recent report titled “Women in Leadership in Corporate India” by a networking platform has highlighted the persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership positions across Indian corporates. The percentage of women in these roles has remained stagnant below 30% for a considerable period. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 05 June 2024
CONTENTS Phenome India Project Context: Recently, CSIR concluded the first phase of its longitudinal health monitoring project, Phenome India, and organised a special event, Phenome India Unboxing 1.0. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About ‘Phenome India’ Project Objective Participants and Data Collection Importance Precision Medicine Initiative About the Council of […]
Static Quiz 05 June 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 June 2024
CONTENTS Missing in Manifestos: Children’s Issues Context: Children constitute about 30% of India’s population, yet they are often overlooked during elections. Despite having the largest child population globally, political parties frequently ignore children’s interests. This article looks at the some of the major political parties’ pledges for the future of our children and nation, particularly […]
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 […]