Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2023
PIB Summaries 12 August 2023
CONTENTS Geographical Indication Tag Context: Recently, Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Mushkbudji Rice: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and Registration: Significance and Examples: Ownership and Proprietorship: Location of the Geographical Indications Registry: -Source: Indian Express Investor Education and Protection Fund […]
About The PUShP Portal
Context: Recently, the National Power Committee (NPC) has asked States to provide suggestions for offering incentives to buyers and sellers on the surplus power portal PUSHp. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: PUShP Portal Enhancing Power Availability: Transaction Dynamics: Benefits: Day Ahead Market -Source: Indian Express
About The Lymphatic Filariasis
Context: Union Health & Family Welfare Minister recently said India is committed to eradicating Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, surpassing the global target by three years. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Lymphatic Filariasis Drug Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
India Web Browser Development Challenge
Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: India Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) Challenge’s Aim: Incentive: Eligibility Criteria: Desired Browser Attributes: Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) Regulatory Mandate: National Repository of Digital Certificates (NRDC): […]
About Earendel
Context: Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed important details about Earendel, the far away celestial body. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Earendel Stellar Attributes: Distance and Location: Gravitational Lensing’s Role: Gravitational Lensing Gravitational Lens: What is NASA’s James Webb Telescope? What is the mission of the James Webb […]
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023
Context: Three new bills to revamp India’s criminal laws were introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister with the focus on justice instead of punishment. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC CrPC’s Functionality: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha […]
Current Affairs 12 August 2023
CONTENTS Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023 Context: Three new bills to revamp India’s criminal laws were introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister with the focus on justice instead of punishment. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC CrPC’s Functionality: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha […]
Static Quiz 12 August 2023 (Polity)
