Current Affairs Quiz 08 April 2023
Current Affairs 08 April 2023
CONTENTS National Curriculum Framework 2023 Draft Context: Recently, the Ministry of Education released the pre-draft of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for school education for public feedback on the recommendations which will be finalised after further rounds of discussions involving the national steering committee led by former ISRO chairperson K Kasturirangan that developed it. Relevance: […]
PIB Summaries 08 April 2023
CONTENTS Ayushman Bharat Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? The Prime Minister has remarked that the Ayushman Bharat Yojna is nothing less than a boon for the poor brothers and sisters. About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 April 2023
Contents: Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO) Context: Recently, the Union cabinet has approved a project to set up a gravitational wave detection facility in Maharashtra. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO): Significance of the project: Issues that such projects face in India: What is LIGO? […]
Static Quiz 08 April 2023 (Geography)
Supreme Court Stand on the Sealed Cover Jurisprudence
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently set aside the denial of broadcasting permission to Malayalam channel MediaOne. Relevance: GS II- Executive & Judiciary Dimensions of the Article: Denial of security clearance to MediaOne: Verdict of Supreme Court: Aims of Limiting procedural guarantees: What is sealed cover jurisprudence? When has it been done in the […]
A Pragmatic Move By RBI
Context: The Reserve Bank of India holds increase in the policy rate surprises most banks and economy analysts. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI pause repo rate hike: Reasons for the pause in policy rate: Instruments of Monetary Policy There are several direct and indirect instruments that are used for implementing monetary […]
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) chief recently said that the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary would soon be notified as a tiger reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary: Flora: Fauna: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) -Source: The Hindu
Sikkim Nathu La Avalanche
Context: Recently, a massive Avalanche hit Sikkim’s Nathu La. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Avalanche? Causes of Avalanches: Avalanches vs. Landslides: How They Differ
About The Fortified Rice
Context As many as 269 districts in 27 States have started distributing fortified rice under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), achieving a 100% target set for Phase II by March 2023 in the Rice Fortification Programme, said Union Food Secretary. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: What is […]