Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently passed by Parliament. These amendments seek to address ambiguities, streamline administrative processes, and integrate emerging aquaculture practices. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 is legislation aimed […]
Bill to Alter Chief Election Commissioner Appointment Process
Context: The Government has introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to modify the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). The proposed bill aims to exclude the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting the CEC and ECs. This change has triggered discussions about the […]
Wildfires in Hawaii
Context: In one of the worst natural disasters to hit the US, multiple wildfires are raging through Hawaii, especially the island of Maui. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is wildfire? What causes Wildfire? Impact of Wildfires in Hawaii Affected Areas: Causes of the Wildfires: Role of Hurricane Dora: Climate Change’s Influence: […]
About Russia’s Luna 25
Context: Recently, Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years in a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole. This mission, called Luna-25, is Russia’s first lunar attempt since 1976 and is in competition with India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander that was launched last month. Reference: […]
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras
Context: Railways Ministry will establish Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations across the country. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras Offerings: Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI): Eligibility to Open Jan Aushadhi Kendra:
What is Hydroponics Farming
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Hydroponics Farming Emerging Trend: Application Areas: Introducing “Cocoponics”: Merits of Hydroponics Farming: Demerits of Hydroponics Farming:
Current Affairs Quiz 14 August 2023
Current Affairs 14 August 2023
CONTENTS Russia’s Luna 25 Context: Recently, Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years in a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole. This mission, called Luna-25, is Russia’s first lunar attempt since 1976 and is in competition with India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander that was […]
PIB Summaries 14 August 2023
CONTENTS Hydroponics Farming Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Hydroponics Farming Emerging Trend: Application Areas: Introducing “Cocoponics”: Merits of Hydroponics Farming: Demerits of Hydroponics Farming: […]
Static Quiz 14 August 2023 (History)
