Current Affairs Quiz 02 December 2024
Current Affairs 02 December 2024
Contents : Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS if dollar is undermined Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Context Dollar Dominance BRICS Intentions Trump’s Response Russia’s Position Implications Plastic Treaty Negotiations Fail With Countries Split Over Production Cuts Relevance : GS 3(Environment ) Conclusion: The fifth round of negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty ended […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 December 2024
Contents : First Step Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations ) Practice Question: Evaluate impacts of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire on west Asia and also discuss U.S role in maintaining the peace and stability in the region. (250 Words) Research Security Should Be A National Priority Relevance : GS 3(Technology , Research ) Practice Question: Explain the role […]
About The Rengma Naga Tribe
Context: The Rengma Naga tribe concluded a two-day celebration of the Ngada festival-cum-Mini Hornbill Festival at the Tseminyu RSA ground in Nagaland recently. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Rengma Naga Tribe The Rengma Nagas are an indigenous tribal community predominantly residing in the northeastern states of Nagaland and Assam, India. They are part of the broader […]
About The Japanese Encephalitis
Context: The national capital has reported an “isolated” case of Japanese Encephalitis, official sources said recently. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Japanese Encephalitis Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a serious disease caused by the Japanese Encephalitis virus, a member of the flavivirus family. It primarily affects children and has significant prevalence in rural and agricultural regions across […]
Red Sea – Geographical Overview
Context: Seventeen foreign tourists are missing after a yacht capsized in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, amid warnings of turbulent sea conditions. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Red Sea The Red Sea is a significant water body nestled between Africa and Asia, acting as a critical connector to the Indian Ocean via the Bab el […]
UGC Approves Flexible Duration for Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Context: Undergraduate students in India will now have the option to accelerate or extend their degree completion times, thanks to new educational reforms. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADPs) and Extended Degree Programmes (EDPs), in alignment with the learner-centric objectives outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Furthermore, the […]
Global and Local Implications of Landscape Fire Pollution
Context: According to a study published in The Lancet journal, over 90 per cent of the global deaths per year linked to air pollution from landscape fires were in low and middle-income countries, including India. The study covers all kinds of fires in any natural of cultural landscapes like fires in forests, grasslands, vegetated areas […]
Supreme Court Advocates for Empowerment and Autonomy
Context: The Supreme Court of India has highlighted the need for governance reforms aimed at empowering female elected representatives and protecting their autonomy. In its recent remarks, the court addressed the systemic gender biases, bureaucratic overreach, and discriminatory practices that often undermine women in leadership positions. Emphasizing the necessity for introspection and structural changes, the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 November 2024
Content: ONOS Bitten Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Practice Question: Discuss how One Nation, One Subscription can boost the research ecosystem in India. Suggest key measures to make the research field more inclusive. (250 Words ) Present research accessing model ONOS and Benefits Limitations of ONOS Missed Opportunities Financial and Policy Concerns Evolving Research Trends […]