PIB Summaries 30 June 2023
CONTENTS Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund (PF) pensions till July 11. About Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory […]
Static Quiz 30 June 2023 (Indian Economy)
Uniform Civil Code ( UCC ) In India
About Rani Durgavati
Context: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government launched a six-day rally called the Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra to commemorate the life and legacy of the 16th-century queen, Rani Durgavati, who fought against the Mughals. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Rani Durgavati: Early Life and Kingdom: Resistance against the Mughal Empire: Legacy and Recognition: […]
About Autonomous District Councils (ADC)
Context: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) recently flagged the “mass migration” of people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur to the State’s capital Shillong and adjoining areas. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimension of the Article: About Autonomous District Councils (ADC) Functions: ADCs have several functions as defined in the Sixth Schedule: Revenue Sources: […]
Geographical Indication (GI) tags
Context: Uttar Pradesh, known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional crafts, has recently seen seven of its distinctive products being granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Seven Products from Uttar Pradesh with GI Tag: Amroha Dholak: A Musical Marvel […]
QS World University Ranking 2024
Context: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has achieved a significant milestone by breaking into the world’s top 150 universities in the latest edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking. This remarkable leap comes after eight years since the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore achieved a similar feat. Relevance: GS II: Education […]
About PM-PRANAM
Context: The Centre has approved a new scheme PM-PRANAM to incentivise states to promote alternative fertilisers and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: PM-PRANAM PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) is a scheme introduced by the Prime Minister of India. Objective: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 June 2023
About The Indian Ocean Dipole
Context: The Indian Monsoon is expected to be influenced by the El Nino phenomenon in 2023, there are also anticipations of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) developing, which could potentially offset the impact of El Nino. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Negative IOD Positive IOD El Nino […]