Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
Context: The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) has officially been renamed the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society recently. Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Aricle: Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML): Features of NMML: Museum: Library: Archives: Research Center: Nehru Planetarium: Publications: -Source: Indian Express
One District One Product wall
Context: The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has collaborated with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to unveil the captivating ‘ODOP Wall’ in a bid to showcase India’s diverse and exceptional craft heritage. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative: […]
What are Microplastics?
Context: A team of scientists in China recently found microplastics in the human heart for the first time. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that are smaller than 5 mm in length, tinier than even a grain of rice. There are two types […]
Key Cabinet Decisions
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a slew of schemes ranging from the PMe-Bus Sewa to seven multi-tracking projects of the Indian Railways worth Rs 32,500 crore. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: PM e-Bus Sewa: Green Mobility Enhancement: The Union Cabinet approved the PM e-Bus Sewa initiative to elevate urban bus […]
About Preventive Detention In India
Context: The Kerala High Court has underscored that the power of preventive detention can only be invoked in cases where an individual’s activities pose a threat to public order or are detrimental to society. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About Preventive […]
About The Metagenomics
Context: Recently, scientists from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control conducted a study utilizing metagenomic sequencing for pathogen surveillance. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Metagenomics: Definition and Scope: Microbial Complexity: Direct Sequencing and Paradigm Shift: Versatile Applications of Metagenomics in Diverse Fields Environmental Studies: Human Health: Environmental Solutions: Biotechnological Discoveries: […]
The SC Handbook: A Tool for Countering Stereotypes
Context: The Supreme Court has launched a handbook that contains a glossary of gender unjust terms and suggests alternative words and phrases which may be used. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the News SC Handbook Purpose and Content: Identification of Stereotypical Language: Quotations from Judgments: Promotion of Alternative […]
About The BOCW Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of Labour and Employment provided valuable insights into the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 during a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Government schemes Dimensions of the Article: Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of […]
World Elephant Day 2023
Context: Recently, on the occasion of World Elephant Day, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Labour and Employment highlighted various initiatives and accomplishments in India’s elephant conservation journey. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: World Elephant Day Campaign Inception: Founders and Initiators: Objectives: Key Highlights of Elephants: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 August 2023
