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
Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme
Context: The Centre has decided to extend providing benefits of Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme to all subscribers of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation and their family members till further notice. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme Introduction to EDLI Coverage and Integration Benefits and Features Contributions and […]
Dual Environmental Threats to Eastern Tropical Pacific Coral Ecosystems
Context: A recent study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry reveals that mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Eastern Tropical Pacific are under siege from both warm water-induced bleaching and cold-water exposure. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the findings underscore the escalating risks threatening the health and functionality of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 October 2024
Current Affairs 19 October 2024
CONTENTS Fortified Rice 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 […]
PIB Summaries 19 October 2024
CONTENTS Ministry of Education Hosts STARS Workshop in Bhopal Context: The Ministry of Education recently conducted a two-day workshop titled “Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States” (STARS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The event focused on knowledge-sharing to enhance educational outcomes across various states. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Overview […]
Static Quiz 19 October 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 October 2024
Contents: Forecasting better in India, come rain or shine. Context: Monsoons are becoming more unpredictable, resulting in more climatic hazards, and the 2024 monsoon is one of the most devastating. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the country experienced 525 heavy rainfall events (precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.5 mm), the highest in the […]
What is Minimum Support Price ?
Context: The Union government has declared minimum support prices (MSP) for six rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, notably increasing the MSP for wheat by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,425, marking a 6.59% rise from the previous MSP. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is […]