Current Affairs 24 August 2023
CONTENTS ISRO’s Remarkable Space Journey Context: The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, has made a successful soft landing on the surface of the Moon, making India the first country to reach close to the lunar south pole. India has also become the fourth nation in history to land on the lunar surface. Relevance: GS III: Science and […]
PIB Summaries 24 August 2023
CONTENTS Government e-Marketplace Context: Government e-Marketplace surpasses INR 1 lakh crore Gross Merchandise Value milestone in record time Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform: BRICS Context: Prime Minister landed in South Africa to take part in […]
Static Quiz 24 August 2023 (Indian Economy)
About The Cholera
Context: Recently, UNICEF said that since 2017, a spike in conflict and displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pushing children into the worst cholera crisis. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Cholera Symptoms: Rapid Spread: Vaccination: Impact and Importance: Prevention and Control: Global Significance: Key Facts about […]
About Piripkura Tribe
Context: Recently, the last survivors of an Amazon rainforest tribe- Piripkura found in Brazil. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Piripkura Tribe: Guardians of Tradition in Amazon Rainforest Challenges and Isolation: Amazon Rainforest: Lifeline and Habitat: -Source: Indian Express
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Context: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first vaccine that protects newborns from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Symptoms: Severity: Complications: Transmission: Risk Groups: Prevention: -Source: Live Mint
Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated a pilot programme aimed at evaluating the feasibility of a ‘Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit’, seeking to facilitate seamless and efficient credit delivery by lenders for Credit Appraisal, and therefore boosting Financial Inclusion in India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Public […]
Rising Methane Levels and Climate Transition: Concerns
Context: The increase in methane levels in the Earth’s atmosphere has prompted worries regarding the ongoing climate transition. The escalation of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has led to discussions about the possibility of Earth undergoing a ‘termination-level transition’ akin to historical climate shifts. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Methane: […]
Committee on Stalled Real Estate Projects
Context: A 14-member committee. constituted to examine stalled real estate projects and recommend ways to complete them, submitted its report on August 21. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Committee on Stalled Real Estate Projects: Findings and Recommendations Major Findings: Major Recommendations: Implementation: Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Scheme: […]
Global Initiative on Digital Health
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Digital Health: Transforming Healthcare Through Technology Importance of Digital Health: Challenges in Digital Health: Global Initiative on Digital Health: Advancing Healthcare Transformation The Global Initiative on […]