Current Affairs Quiz 03 February 2024

Static Quiz 03 February 2024 (Economy)

PIB Summaries 03 February 2024

Contents: 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: World Wetlands Day 2024 Focus: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment, Conventions regarding conservation of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 02 February 2024

Appointment Of Chief Minister
Context: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s (JMM) Champai Soren took oath as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand on February 2. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers. Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: Understanding the position of the Chief […]
Draft Prepared to Implement Uniform Civil Code
Context: Shayara Bano, the woman who petitioned triple talaq case in Supreme Court called the UCC bill ‘beneficial’ for women of the Muslim community. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined in Article 37, are […]
NIA Searches Under Way in Tamil Nadu
Context: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently launched simultaneous searches at the premises of several Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) functionaries for their alleged links with foreign-based cadres and sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a proscribed organisation. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article What is the NIA? When […]
Fiscal Deficit Target for FY25
Context: According to the experts, the Budget 2024-25 lowers fiscal deficit target to boost the investor Confidence. The government has set its fiscal deficit target for FY25 at 5.1% of GDP. Relevance: GS-3 Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Fiscal deficit target for FY25: Centre’s fiscal consolidation strategy: What is fiscal deficit? What is […]
Focus on Health of Girls Aged 9-14
Context: The Government proposes to promote vaccination of girls aged 9-14 for prevention of cervical cancer and tackle malnutrition among women in its latest Budget speech. Relevance: GS II: Health, GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Steps to promote Health of girls aged 9-14: Mechanisms Existing in India for Children Constitutional Provisions […]
Rooftop Solar Scheme
Context: Recently, the Finance Minister in her Budget speech announced that the people availing the government’s newly-announced rooftop solar scheme will be entitled to 300 units of free electricity every month and help them save up to Rs 18,000 annually. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya […]