PIB Summaries 02 May 2023
CONTENTS Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Mauritius Focus: GS II- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister has expressed pride of every Indian on installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Mauritius. About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the Mughals Padma Awards 2024 Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma […]
Current Affairs 02 May 2023
CONTENTS ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) Context: In a step further in the expanding India-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) military cooperation, the maiden ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) is set to begin, with war games in South China Sea. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) Description of […]
Static Quiz 02 May 2023 (History)
Challenging The Colonial-era Sedition Law
Context: Recently, the Centre informed the Supreme Court that it was at an advanced consultation stage on re-examining the colonial era sedition law. Relevance: GS III: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Sedition? Historical background of Sedition laws About Sedition law About Section 124A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) Criticism of Sedition […]
India Becomes Europe’s Largest Supplier Of Refined Fuels
Context: As per the latest data, India has become Europe’s largest supplier of refined fuels this month. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What Does India’s Rising Petroleum Product Exports to the EU Mean? Petroleum products: What are they? […]
Centre Blocks Mobile Messenger Apps Being Used By The Terrorists
Context: The Central government has recently blocked 14 mobile messenger applications being used by terror groups. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is the IT Act? Amendment to the IT Acth4 It dealt with various changes such as:h4 Section 69 of the IT Act Procedure for Blocking Apps
100th Episode Of Mann Ki Baat
Context: The Prime Minister of India addressed the 100th episode of his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives), Prelims bits About Mann Ki Baat: -Source: The Hindu
Deaths Due To High Level Of Hydrogen Sulphide In Air
Context: Eleven people died and four were taken ill on inhaling a toxic gas in Punjab. The gas has been identified as hydrogen sulphide. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Pollution and Environmental degradation), GS-II: International Relations (Internal Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: Introduction to Hazardous Chemicals What are neurotoxins? About Hydrogen Sulphide: Highlights […]
Current Affairs 01 May 2023
Contents: Deaths Due To High Level Of Hydrogen Sulphide In Air Context: Eleven people died and four were taken ill on inhaling a toxic gas in Punjab. The gas has been identified as hydrogen sulphide. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Pollution and Environmental degradation), GS-II: International Relations (Internal Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 May 2023
