PIB Summaries 15 May 2023
CONTENTS SAKSHAM Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Health Ministry has introduced the SAKSHAM (Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management), a Learning Management Information System (LMIS) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. About SAKSHAM (Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management) SAKSHAM is a comprehensive digital learning platform developed by the National Institute […]
Static Quiz 15 May 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 May 2023
Contents: Declining Welfare Expenditures Context: The Union Budget that was tabled recently was criticised by experts over a decline in allocations for welfare schemes in real terms. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources; Government Budgeting; Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs 13 May 2023
Contents: Cyclone Mocha Context: As per the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone Mocha, currently located in the eastern Bay of Bengal, is likely to be stronger than initially forecast but poses little threat to India Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of […]
Static Quiz 13 May 2023 (Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 13 May 2023
PIB Summaries 13 May 2023
Contents: SCO India Presidency Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare chaired the virtually-held sixth session of the Health Ministers meeting of the Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) member states recently. What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The […]
Why India is Warming Slower than the World
Context The world’s yearly mean temperature is reported to have risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius compared to the norm between 1850 and 1900. However, as is to be expected, this growth is not constant. varied geographical areas and seasons have varied effects on it. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Biodiversity, and Environment Mains Question Examine the causes of […]
India’s Strategic Nuclear Gamble Worked
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology; Nuclear Technology Mains Question Why were the nuclear tests so significant at the time for India? What modifications has the nuclear testing made to India? (250 Words) Key Highlights: Why were the examinations so crucial at the time […]
About Gaza Strip
Context: The recent air strikes by Israel in the Gaza strip have killed 13 Palestinians. Three of them are commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad. Relevance: Places in News About Gaza Strip Governance: Boycott: -Source: The Hindu