About Ergosphere
Context: Ergosphere, a unique feature of rotating black holes, a region outside their outer event horizon. Relevance: GS II- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Ergosphere: Key terms: Black Hole: A black hole is formed when a really massive star runs out of fuel to fuse, blows up, leaving its core to implode […]
CBI Manpower Shortage
Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is facing acute shortage of manpower that led to more than 1000s of cases pending. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance Dimensions of the Article: Lack of Manpower topples CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI has following divisions Functions of CBI Challenges of CBI -Source: The Hindu, […]
Need To Restore WTO’s Authority
Context: Many countries have found an easy way to avoid complying with the WTO panel rulings making the body toothless. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism (DSM): World Trade Organization (WTO) Origin of WTO Functions of WTO Subsidies under WTO Amber Box Subsidies: Blue Box Subsidies: Green Box […]
Chief Source of Revenue for Panchayats
Context: The main source of revenue for panchayats come from the Centre and the states as grants. The Revenue from taxes form a negligible share. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Interventions for Transparency and Good Governance) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: Overdependence on the centre and states for funds: […]
Static Quiz 05 February 2024 (Economy)
Current Affairs 03 February 2024
Contents: SpaceX’s Super Heavy rockets Context: SpaceX, led by Elon Musk recently released the images of four of its Starship Super Heavy booster as the company readies itself for the next few launches. Relevance: GS-III Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Preparing for the launch of Starship: Stages of Starship: What is SpaceX? SpaceX’s […]
Budget 2024 and India’s Progress
Context: In the evolutionary and historical life cycle, transformative moments occur, and India has experienced a decade of significant change. It has progressed from an underdeveloped state to a developing nation and is currently recognized as the fastest-growing economy globally. India stands out as an economic beacon, consistently achieving a growth rate of 7%, surpassing the […]
Survey As a Substitute for Census
Context: In her Interim Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a noteworthy announcement, stating that a high-powered committee would be established to address the challenges arising from “rapid population growth and demographic changes.” The Union government has repeatedly delayed the decennial Census, which has not been conducted for the first time in a decade since […]
World Wetlands Day 2024
Focus: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment, Conventions regarding conservation of ecology) Why in News? World Wetlands Day 2024 celebrated at Sirpur lake, a Ramsar site in Indore. About World Wetlands Day (WWD): What are wetlands? Importance of Wetlands Wetlands play a number of functions such as: Wetlands are also considered the most biologically […]
Exercise Vayushakti 2024
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. About Exercise Vayushakti: