Current Affairs Quiz 27 December 2022
Current Affairs 27 December 2022
CONTENTS GM Mustard Context: Recently, the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) was tested in the field and shown to be more productive. Production of the DMH-11 variety is not interfering with honey bees’ natural pollination practices. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Delhi HC Verdict on ‘Rooh Afza’ Trademark Context: Recently, the Delhi High […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 December 2022 Contents Ban on the Agri-Commodities Trading Context SEBI recently extended the ban on futures trading in seven agricultural commodities, including derivatives of two crops, which had been in effect since December 20, 2021. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development […]
PIB Summaries 27 December 2022
CONTENTS Good Governance Day Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Good Governance Day (25th December) is being celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Good Governance Veer Bal Diwas Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Prime Minister of India had recently announced that 26th December will be […]
Static Quiz 27 December 2022 (Indian Economy)
Incovacc: Intranasal Covid-19 Vaccine
Context: Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine, BBV154 or Incovacc is the world’s first intranasal vaccine to be approved as a booster dose for Covid-19. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Incovacc The nasal vaccine is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilized spike protein. Significance: Mechanism: -Source: Indian Express
About Kala Azar
Context: Prime Minister recently said that India will completely eradicate Kala Azar disease soon. Relevance: GS III- Health, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Kala Azar There are three types of leishmaniasis The Visceral leishmaniasis, which is commonly known as Kala-azar in India, is fatal in over 95% of the cases, if left untreated. Symptoms of […]
What Is A Bomb Cyclone?
Context: Recently Arare bomb cyclone occurred as a massive winter storm wallops most of the central and eastern U.S. with heavy snow, high winds and dangerous wind chill temperatures, affecting millions of Americans in its path. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is a bomb cyclone? Why is it called a bomb cyclone? Effects of a bomb cyclone […]
About Great Barrier Reef
Context: Scientists working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae they say could eventually help rewild reefs threatened by climate change. Relevance: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Environmental Pollution and Degradation) Dimensions of the Article: Great Barrier Reef About Coral Reefs Risks […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Context: The Trinamool Congress is feeling the heat of allegations of corruption in the selection of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries in West Bengal. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY- U: Housing for All – Urban) Coverage area The Mission covers […]