Waterlogging Crisis in Delhi Due to Rising Yamuna River Levels
Context: Delhi is currently experiencing a severe waterlogging crisis due to the rising water levels of the Yamuna River. The water level has surged to 208.13 meters, marking the highest recorded level since 1963. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Cause and Impact of Increasing Water Level of Yamuna Cause: Impact: Yamuna River Important Dam and Tributaries: […]
About The Perseverance Rover
Context: Recently, the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of organic compounds in a Martian crater. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings: Perseverance Rover: -Source: Indian Express
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Context: The UK has formally agreed to become the first European country to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is CPTPP? How much does Britain trade with CPTPP? Benefits of Rules of Origin under CPTPP for Exporters The Rules of Origin […]
About The Anthropocene Epoch
Context: Geologists recently said sediments at Crawford Lake in Canada’s Ontario have provided evidence of the beginning of the Anthropocene epoch. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is the Anthropocene? What is the Holocene Epoch? Geological Time Scale: -Source: Indian Express
About The Electoral Bonds In India
Context: A recent report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) an Indian Non-governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1999 situated in New Delhi sheds light on the significant role played by Electoral Bonds as the primary source of donations for political parties in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the ADR Report The report analyzed various sources […]
Revitalization of Stepwells and Borewells
Context: 10 cities across the country are getting ready to revive defunct borewells, neglected heritage stepwells and other shallow aquifers in a pilot project to recharge the groundwater as well as mitigate flooding. The pilot project will be executed under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. Relevance: GS II: Government policies […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Operational Guidelines of Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware has been finalized. Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 Target Segments: Implementation: Tenure and Base Year: Incentives Payout:
About The Namda Art
Focus: GS I: Culture Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export to the United Kingdom (UK). Origins of Namda Art: Characteristics of Namda Art: Design and Patterns: Presence in Various Cultures:
Current Affairs 17 July 2023
CONTENTS Revitalization of Stepwells and Borewells: To Address Flooding and Groundwater Issues Context: 10 cities across the country are getting ready to revive defunct borewells, neglected heritage stepwells and other shallow aquifers in a pilot project to recharge the groundwater as well as mitigate flooding. The pilot project will be executed under the Atal Mission […]
PIB Summaries 17 July 2023
CONTENTS Namda Art Focus: GS I: Culture Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export to the United Kingdom (UK). Origins of Namda Art: Characteristics of Namda Art: Design and Patterns: Presence in Various Cultures: Production Linked Incentive […]