Current Affairs 29 August 2023
CONTENTS Global South Context: Recently, External Affairs Minister said that the disruptions caused by the corona virus pandemic and recent geopolitical conflicts call for a realignment of the world order. He said that the “Global South” can no longer be at the mercy of a few suppliers. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
About The Exercise Bright Star-23
Context: Recently, an Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent departed to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, scheduled to be held at Cairo (West) Air Base, Egypt, from 27 August to 16 September 2023. Relevance: Facts for Prelims EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR-23
About The Khanan Prahari
Context: The Ministry of Coal has launched the Khanan Prahari mobile app, revolutionizing the fight against illicit coal mining activities. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Khanan Prahari: Empowering Citizens Against Illegal Mining Key Features: Status of Coal Mining in India Historical Evolution:
PIB Summaries 29 August 2023
CONTENTS Khanan Prahari Context: The Ministry of Coal has launched the Khanan Prahari mobile app, revolutionizing the fight against illicit coal mining activities. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Khanan Prahari: Empowering Citizens Against Illegal Mining Key Features: Status of Coal Mining in India Historical Evolution: EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR-23 Context: Recently, an Indian Air Force […]
Static Quiz 29 August 2023 (Indian Economy)
Goods And Service Tax (GST)
What is Parboiled Rice?
Context: The Central Government recently imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled rice. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is parboiled rice? There are several processes for parboiling rice: Are all rice varieties suitable for parboiling? Advantages: Disadvantages: -Source: Indian Express
Current Affairs Quiz 28 August 2023
Zonal Councils In India
Context: Union Home Minister will chair the 26th meeting of the Western Zonal Council at Gandhinagar. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are Zonal Councils? Each zonal council consists of the following members Composition: Objectives of the zonal councils: -Source: Indian Express
Naming of Sites on the Moon
Context: While speaking at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, PM Modi announced that the point where the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface would be named Shiv Shakti. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Indian Lunar Names: A Tribute to Pioneers Notable Lunar Features Jawahar Sthal: A Legacy of […]