Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The President of India has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. About B R Ambedkar Contributions Election Shift to Buddhism He authored several books and essays, some of them are as follows;-
Current Affairs Quiz 14 April 2023
Current Affairs 14 April 2023
CONTENTS Rules For Recognition As A National Party Context: Ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a shot in the arm from the Election Commission of India, as the poll body accorded it the status of a national party. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Communist Party of India (CPI), […]
PIB Summaries 14 April 2023
CONTENTS Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Birth Anniversary Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The President of India has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. About B R Ambedkar Contributions Election Shift to Buddhism He authored several books and essays, some of them are as follows;- National Career Service Portal […]
Static Quiz 14 April 2023 (History)
Important Period for India-U.S. Relations
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests; India-US relation Mains Question “The structural factors outweigh diplomatic incentives to pursue long-term cooperation, despite the USA and India having a mindset of cooperation.” Analyze the claim critically and make recommendations for how to deal with these issues. (250 […]
Higher Education and Its Biases
Context: The Indian educational system is plagued by antiquated procedures, rules, and academic inertia. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, and Human Resources Mains Question Recently, the Indian government proposed allowing foreign universities to establish campuses there. What are some of the possible advantages and disadvantages […]
International Prize in Statistics
Context: Calayampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, will be awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the equivalent of a Nobel Prize in the field. Relevance: Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: About International Prize in Statistics: Works and Awards of C R Rao: Works: Significance of Rao’s Contribution: Awards: Source: […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Context: South Western Railway (SWR) is all set to revamp two railway stations, Krishnarajapuram and Whitefield stations under Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Objectives: Source: The Hindu
About The REITs and InvITs Index
Context: Recently, NSE Indices Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), launched India’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Index Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the REITs and InvITs Index? What are REITs? What are InvITs? Source: Live Mint