G20 Summit Kicks Off in Rio
Context: The G20 summit commenced at the Modern Art Museum in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The summit features participation from key global leaders, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and China’s Xi Jinping, who are engaging in critical discussions on trade, climate change, […]
About The Lab-Grown Meat
Context: Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning to put a regulatory framework for laboratory-grown meat, dairy, and egg products. FSSAI regulates plant-based protein products, but lab-grown and fermentation-derived proteins have no clear regulations. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Cultivated meat Cultivated meat, also known as cell-cultured meat or lab-grown meat, is a […]
Kerala Suspends Two IAS Officers for Violating Conduct Rules
Context: The Kerala government has recently taken disciplinary action by suspending two IAS officers for breaches of the All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. One officer was suspended for making derogatory remarks on social media about a senior colleague. Another faced suspension for allegedly creating a WhatsApp group based on religious affiliations. These actions underline the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 November 2024
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 November 2024
Contents : A thousand days of Ukrainian resilience Relevance: GS 2 ( International Relations ) Practice Question: What are the broader geopolitical implications of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on global power dynamics and international diplomacy? (250 words ) Background: Initial Resistance: War Crimes: Human Costs: Infrastructure Damage: International Support: Russian Military Losses: Sanctions and Economic Impact: […]
Current Affairs 20 November 2024
CONTENTS Kerala Suspends Two IAS Officers for Violating Conduct Rules Context: The Kerala government has recently taken disciplinary action by suspending two IAS officers for breaches of the All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. One officer was suspended for making derogatory remarks on social media about a senior colleague. Another faced suspension for allegedly creating a […]
PIB Summaries 20 November 2024
CONTENTS Indian Scientists Develop Model to Predict Equatorial Electrojet Context: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) in Navi Mumbai have developed a groundbreaking model called the Indian Equatorial Electrojet (IEEJ) Model. This innovative tool is designed to enhance the accuracy of predictions for the Equatorial Electrojet specifically over the Indian sector. Utilizing data […]
Static Quiz 20 November 2024 (Environment)
About Leucism
Context: Tamil Nadu Forest Department staff and members of a non-governmental organisation recently rescued a rare peacock with white feathers, caused by a genetic condition called leucism. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Leucism Leucism is a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in various animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. It results from a genetic […]
About The King Cobra
Context: In ground-breaking research, well-known wildlife biologist from Agumbe has proved that king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) the longest venomous snake in the world, has four different species. Relevance: GS III: Species in News King Cobra Scientific Classification and Description Behavior and Ecology Species Differentiation Recent studies have identified four distinct species of king cobras: Conservation Status […]