About the Banjara Community
Context: Recently, the Union government of India kicked-off year-long celebrations to mark the 284th birth anniversary of Santh Sevalal Maharaj, a spiritual and religious leader of the Banjara community. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About the Banjara Community: About Santh Sevalal Maharaj: Source: Indian Express
What is Bisphenol A?
Context: A recent study conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, suggests Bisphenol A can indirectly aid in the spread of vector-borne diseases in humans and animals. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is Bisphenol A? Source: Down to Earth
National Data and Analytics Platform
Context: Government of India creating new roadmaps by enabling the development of a rich data ecosystem through National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About NDAP Features of NDAP NDAP’s Dataset and Sector Coverage Research and Objectives behind NDAP Source: The Hindu
About One Rank One pension
Context: Recently, The Defence Ministry came under fire from the Supreme Court for tweaking a judicial order to pay the entire arrears under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by March 15. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About One rank, one pension Earlier Pension Mechanism: Issues with OROP […]
What is the Agnipath Scheme?
Context: Recently, The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Agnipath scheme launched by the Union government for recruitment in the armed forces. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Agnipath scheme? What is the eligibility criteria? What happens after selection? When will the recruitment actually begin? […]
What is MIIRA and Its Initiative?
Context: India has introduced a draft to launch a global initiative to encourage the consumption and production of millet. The draft of the proposed initiative — MIIRA — was placed during the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting under the Agriculture Working Group (AWG), G20 at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]
Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) Yuva Sangam tour of Students from Silchar to Chandigarh commenced. About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Objectives:
National Science Day 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? In 1986, the Government of India, under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, designated February 28 as National Science Day to commemorate the announcement of the discovery of the “Raman Effect”. About National Science Day 2023: What is Raman Effect?
Current Affairs Quiz 28 February 2023
Current Affairs 28 February 2023
CONTENTS MIIRA Initiative Context: India has introduced a draft to launch a global initiative to encourage the consumption and production of millet. The draft of the proposed initiative — MIIRA — was placed during the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting under the Agriculture Working Group (AWG), G20 at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Government policies […]