Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Context: Currently, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is developing 900 rainwater harvesting (RWH) pits along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor in a move to ensure environmental sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Origin: Objectives: Features: Differences from Existing Systems: -Source: Times of India
Public Sector Banks Issue Look-out Circulars
Context: Since 2018, six Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have issued 1,071 Look-out Circulars (LOCs) to prevent wilful defaulters from absconding to other countries. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is a Look-Out Circular (LOC)? Issuance and Validity Maintenance and Action Power of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) About Wilful Defaulter: Criteria for […]
Launch of National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX)
Context: The Health Ministry and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) are collaborating to launch the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX). This digital platform aims to enable patients to access quality healthcare quickly and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. NHCX will connect insurance companies, healthcare service providers, and government insurance scheme administrators to streamline […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES MAY 2024 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS May 2024 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
UNESCO State of Ocean Report
Context UNESCO’s ‘State of Ocean Report, 2024’ provides crucial insights into the current state of global oceans, emphasising the challenges posed by climate change and human activities. Relevance: Facts for Prelims UNESCO State of Ocean Report Overview Introduction: Support and Objectives: Key Findings: Emerging Interests: -Source: Down To Earth
Overview of PraVaHa Software
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently developed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named PraVaHa. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Overview of PraVaHa Software What is PraVaHa Software? Key Features and Applications: Importance of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Importance and Benefits PraVaHa’s Impact: CFD’s Role in Aerospace: -Source: The Hindu
Impact of Colour on Contemporary Human Life
Context: Colour profoundly shapes contemporary human life by enriching the aesthetic and symbolic aspects of our surroundings, embracing cultural diversity in its interpretation, and deepening our comprehension of the world and our role within it. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Colour What is Colour? Colour is a form of information that […]
Cassini Mission and Milgromian Dynamics
Context: The findings of the Cassini mission, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, provided an opportunity to test Milgromian dynamics (MOND) – an alternative theory to dark matter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Dark Matter? MOND Theory: An Alternative to Dark Matter Background and Proposition: Key Concepts […]
Special Marriage Act (SMA) 1954
Context: The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s recent decision regarding the marriage of a Muslim man and a Hindu woman, registered under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), has attracted significant attention. The court dismissed the couple’s petition for protection and assistance in registering their marriage, citing incompatibility with personal laws. A ‘registered marriage’ under the SMA […]
India Seeks WTO Arbitration Against Australia
Context: India has sought arbitration proceedings under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules against Australia to resolve an issue concerning the services sector, as it could impact India’s trade in services. Relevance: GS III: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Concerns Raised by India Against Australia Joint Statement Initiatives (JSIs): Opposition to Joint Statement Initiatives […]