Current Affairs 16 November 2022
CONTENTS Road to Net-Zero Status Context: A year after announcing its intention to achieve a net-zero emission status by 2070, India told the world how it was going to reach there. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Birsa Munda Context: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa […]
PIB Summaries 16 November 2022
CONTENT YUDH ABHYAS 22 Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 18th edition of Indo – US joint training exercise “YUDH ABHYAS 22” is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand this month. About Yudh Abhyas 2022 Significance:
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 November 2022 Contents India’s Forgotten People Are Ready to Rise Up Context The article emphasised the importance of uplifting India’s tribal population and the government’s efforts to empower them, address their pressing institutional issues, and integrate them into society by valuing their cultural heritage. Relevance GS Paper 2: Social Justice […]
Static Quiz 16 November 2022 (History)
What is the East Asia Summit?
Context: Vice President addressed the East Asia Summit on the last day of his visit to Cambodia, as the three-day Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit concluded. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the East Asia Summit? What are the EAS’s links with India? -Source: Indian Express
Methane Alert and Response System
Context: Recently the United Nations (UN) has decided to set up a satellite-based monitoring system “MARS: Methane Alert and Response System” for tracking methane emissions and alerting governments and corporations to respond. Relevance: Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) Objectives Working of MARS -Source: Indian Express
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Context The Narendra Modi-led government is pushing to set up 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students — one each in every sub-district that has at least a 20,000-odd Scheduled Tribe population, which must be 50% of the total population in that area. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the […]
Places of Worship Act
Context: The Supreme Court Monday gave the Central government more time to file an affidavit on the challenges to the Places of Worship Act of 1991. Relevance: GS I- Communalism, Secularism, Regionalism, GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the Places of Worship Act? The long title describes it as “An […]
G-20 Nations Meet
Context: Recently, leaders of the G-20 nations will gather at Bali’s Nusa Dua resort for the 17th summit of the world’s most advanced economies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Agenda for the 2022 summit The motto for this G-20 is Recover Together, Recover Stronger The Bali summit will have three key priorities. […]
Sea Vigil-22
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted on 15-16 Nov 22. About Sea Vigil-22 Aim: