Current Affairs Quiz 21 October 2024
PIB Summaries 21 October 2024
CONTENTS BIMSTEC Context: India’s National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has initiated its first-ever Mid-Career Training Programme for civil servants from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) nations. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of […]
Current Affairs 21 October 2024
CONTENTS Concerns Over Curriculum in Madrasas Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has approached the Supreme Court with concerns about the curriculum in madrasas. According to the NCPCR, the educational content in these institutions is not comprehensive and fails to meet the requirements set by the Right to Education. The Commission […]
Static Quiz 21 October 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2024
Content: India’s Choices In A World Becoming Bipolar Again Context: The world is moving towards a new kind of rivalry between the U.S. and China, where both are deeply economically interconnected. In this dynamic landscape, especially after the recent BRICS meeting, India must carefully choose its path. The choices India makes now will shape its role in the Indo-Pacific, balancing its sovereignty, security, and influence. Relevance: GS2 (International Relations) Practice question: “What strategic challenges does India face in the U.S.-China bipolar world, and how can it maintain autonomy while fostering Indo-Pacific partnerships?” (250 words ) Emerging bipolarity : This bipolarity is different from U.S.-USSR. During the […]
What is Rice Fortification
Context: The Centre defended its initiative to supply fortified rice, aimed at combating micronutrient deficiencies, amid safety concerns and claims that it benefits multinational companies. The Union Food Ministry emphasized that iron-fortified rice is safe, following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, and is globally recognized. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: […]
About SARTHI System
Context: Recently, the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) has introduced Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence (SARTHI) system. About SARTHI System: Benefit: -Source: The Hindu
About The Hand-in-Hand Initiative
Context: Recently, the Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Director-General opens the third Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Hand-in-Hand Initiative Introduction to the Initiative Goals and Objectives Membership and Reach About the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Foundation and Purpose Membership and Structure -Source: Financial Express
Innovations for Defence Excellence
Context: The Ministry of Defence is seeking more funds to continue its iDEX scheme, a central sector scheme which started in 2021, as 90% of the approved budget for 2021-26 has already been used. Relevance: GS III- Defence Dimensions of the Article: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Main objectives of iDEX -Source: The Hindu
Formation of Auroras
Context: Recently, auroras were sighted in lower-latitude regions (below 66.5 degrees north and south latitudes) like India (Hanle and Merak in Ladakh), Mexico and Germany. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Formation of Auroras: Carbon Dioxide Aurora: -Source: Indian express