PIB Summaries 26 July 2023
CONTENTS PM-KUSUM Scheme Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? The Union Minister of New Renewable Energy furnished the current status of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme through a written response in Lok Sabha. About Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) PM-KUSUM consists of three components and aims […]
Static Quiz 26 July 2023 (Indian Economy)
Lithium Triangle
About A Tiger Orchids
Context: Recently, Tiger Orchids (Grammatophyllum speciosum) bloom at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode, Kerala. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Tiger Orchid -Source: The Hindu
About The Batagaika Crater
Context: Recently, stunning drone footage has revealed details of the Batagaika crater which is getting affected due to climate change. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Batagaika Crater: The World’s Biggest Permafrost Crater -Source: Indian Express
About The Marine Heat Waves
Context: July is expected to be the warmest month ever recorded on Earth, following the hottest June on record. Both land and sea surface temperatures have risen significantly, with ocean temperatures staying at record highs since 2016, leading to the occurrence of marine heat waves worldwide. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Marine […]
About The Ethanol Impetus
Context: Prime Minister, at a G20 Energy Ministers’ meet recently, said that India has rolled out 20% ethanol-blended petrol this year and aims to “cover the entire country by 2025”. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Biofuel Blend with Petroleum Products: Generations of Biofuel: Ethanol and Ethanol Blending in India: […]
Zero First Information Report
Context: Hundreds of zero FIRs registered in police stations across Manipur and the stalled investigations in these cases are among key challenges the state police are facing. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Dimensions of the Article: About Zero FIR What is an FIR? Three […]
Roadmap of Solar Energy for Universal Energy Access
Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the International Solar Alliance jointly revealed the ‘Roadmap of Solar Energy for Universal Energy Access’ report during India’s G20 presidency in 2023. The report highlights the significant contribution of solar energy in achieving electricity access and delivering socio-economic advantages on a global scale. It centers […]
Chandra Shekhar Azad Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? On 23rd July, India paid tribute to the freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary. About Chandra Shekhar Azad: Contribution to Freedom Movement: Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) Kakori Conspiracy Hindustan Socialist Republican Association