PIB Summaries 25 May 2023
CONTENTS National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to organize a two-day National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 24th & 25th of May, 2023 in New Delhi. About the Workshop: Objective: Workshop Details: About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): Nodal […]
Static Quiz 25 May 2023 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 24 May 2023
Over 50% of Large Lakes Are Drying Up
Context More than half of the world’s large lakes and reservoirs have seen a reduction in size since the early 1990s, according to a recent research. Nearly 2,000 big lakes were examined as part of the study using satellite observations, climate models, and hydrological models. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Biodiversity and Environment Mains Question Examine critically […]
El Ninos Cost Much More Than Once Believed
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-1: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Mains Question How can we lessen the financial effects of the upcoming event, especially since the previous […]
RBI to Withdraw Rs 2,000 Notes from Circulation
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it will withdraw the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details: RBI’s Clean Note Policy: Objective: Definition of ‘Soiled Note’: Withdrawal of Pre-2005 Banknotes: Alignment with International Practices: Reasons for RBI’s Withdrawal of 2000 Rupees Notes: […]
About the Operation Dhvast
Context: Under Operation Dhvast, National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently arrested three in multi-state raids. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About ‘Operation Dhvast’: Arrests and Cases: Jail Conspiracies and International Network: -Source: Times of India
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Recently, the first-ever sighting of the elusive Barkudia limbless skink has been reported within the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries in Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About New Species: Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Flora: Fauna: -Source: The Hindu
About Thirukkural
Context: Indian Prime Minister along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart recently released the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Thirukkural: Structure and Themes: Aram: Porul: Inbam: -Source: The Hindu
International Day for Biological Diversity
Context: The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), celebrated on 22nd May 2023, raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity for sustaining life on Earth. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: Extent of Species Extinction Risk: Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Ambitious Targets for 2030: Roadmap for Conservation, Restoration, and Sustainable […]