About Forest Fires
Context: The inquiry of bushfires that broke down in March 2023 by Goa Forest department has found that the fires were largely triggered by natural causes. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Forest Fires A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire that occurs in areas with a significant amount of combustible vegetation, […]
About The Cyclone Mocha
Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a developing cyclonic or low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. It would be named Cyclone Mocha (pronounced ‘Mokha’). Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for […]
RBI Gold Reserves
Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) gold reserves touched 794.64 metric tonnes in fiscal 2023, an increase of nearly 5 per cent over fiscal 2022, when it held 760.42 metric tonnes of gold. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI Gold Reserves: Total and Recent Purchases Total Reserves: Recent Purchase: RBI’s […]
Supreme Court Upholds Delhi Govt’s Control Over Administrative Services: Key Takeaways
GS Paper 2, Indian Polity, Judiciary, Current affairs Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Delhi government has control over administrative services in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The court’s decision is a major victory for the Delhi government and is likely to have a significant impact on the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 May 2023
Current Affairs 11 May 2023
CONTENTS RBI Gold Reserves Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) gold reserves touched 794.64 metric tonnes in fiscal 2023, an increase of nearly 5 per cent over fiscal 2022, when it held 760.42 metric tonnes of gold. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI Gold Reserves: Total and Recent Purchases Total Reserves: Recent […]
National Technology Day 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple scientific projects worth over five thousand eight hundred crore rupees on the occasion of National Technology Day in New Delhi. National Technology Day Historical Perspective: May 11th has a historical significance as it marks three […]
About Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji
Focus: GS I- Person in news, History Why in News? PM has paid tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on Tagore Jayanti (May 9th). About Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji Contributions of Gurudev Ji
Maharana Pratap Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Person in news, History Why in News? May 9 marks birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap, the 13th Rajpur king of Mewar. Maharana Pratap was born in 1540 and died at the age of 56 in 1597. About: Maharana Pratap
Gopal Krishna Gokhale Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Person in news, Modern History Why in news? PM paid tributes to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary. He was born on 9 May 1866. About Gopal Krishna Gokhale Gopal Krishna Gokhale was born on May 9th, 1866. He was a renowned social reformer of India and was one of the leaders of the moderate bloc of […]