Current Affairs Quiz 12 May 2023
Current Affairs 12 May 2023
CONTENTS Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Context: The European Union (EU) has announced that its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced in its transitional phase from October 2023, which will levy a carbon tax on imports of products made from the processes which are not Environmentally sustainable or non-Green. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: CBAM […]
PIB Summaries 12 May 2023
CONTENTS Deep Ocean Mission Focus: GS I- Physical Geography Why in News? The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences recently chaired the first-ever high-level Steering Committee meeting of Deep Ocean Mission. About Deep Ocean Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Earth Sciences The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows: ‘YUVA PRATIBHA […]
Static Quiz 12 May 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 May 2023 Contents Institutional Difficulties and Suggestions for Decarbonization Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Economic Development, Biodiversity, and Environment Mains Question Analyse the current legal framework for decarbonization in India, taking into account the overlapping duties of various ministries and state governments. Develop a comprehensive regulatory plan to support efficient and […]
About Coco Islands
Context: Amid recent reports of suspicious infrastructure upgrades at Myanmar’s Coco Islands, an MQ-9 drone leased by the Indian Navy was recently seen reconnoitring the nearby areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Relevance: Places in News Dimensions of the Article: About Coco Islands: History: -Source: Indian Today
India’s Delayed Implementation of Mandatory Drug Recall Law
Context: Abbot published a public notice in newspapers, alerting people about a mislabelled batch of medicine that it had inadvertently shipped to the market. Such recalls take place regularly in the US but it is uncommon in India for domestic or foreign pharmaceutical companies to recall substandard or mislabelled drugs. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies […]
Law On Polygamy Among Religious Groups in India
Context: Assam Chief Minister has said that the state government will move to ban the practice of polygamy through “legislative action”, and that an “expert committee” would be formed to examine the issue. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Practice of polygamy Second Marriage Proof required for a second marriage Legal […]
About Forest Fires
Context: The inquiry of bushfires that broke down in March 2023 by Goa Forest department has found that the fires were largely triggered by natural causes. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Forest Fires A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire that occurs in areas with a significant amount of combustible vegetation, […]
About The Cyclone Mocha
Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a developing cyclonic or low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. It would be named Cyclone Mocha (pronounced ‘Mokha’). Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for […]