UPSC Exam Calendar 2024: Unveiling Exam Dates
UPSC Exam Calendar 2024 Unveiled at upsc.gov.in: Discover CSE, NDA, and Other Exam Dates The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made the 2024 exam calendar available on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates aspiring to appear for various examinations, such as Civil Services Examination (CSE), National Defence Academy (NDA), and other competitive exams, […]
Static Quiz 11 May 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 May 2023 Contents Investigating Dust’s Impact On Ocean Ecosystems Context • The extent to which dust particles from land-based sources contribute to the maintenance of the world’s ocean ecosystems and the control of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels has been investigated in a recent study led by scientists at Oregon State […]
About The Tungnath Temple
Context: The central government recently issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance. Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Article: Tungnath Temple – Location and Significance: Architecture and Surroundings: About Panch Kedars: -Source: Indian Express
About Territorial Army
Context: Raksha Mantri recently approved posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army along the Line of Control. Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges About Territorial Army Role: Eligibility: Operations: -Source: The Hindu
Regulations To Curtail Misleading Food Ads
Context: Recently, the Advertisement Monitoring Committee at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) flagged 32 fresh cases of food business operators (FBOs) making misleading claims and advertisements. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Regulations to Combat Misleading Advertisements and Claims Types of Regulations: Advertising Codes: Truthful and […]
About Arab League
Context: Recently, the Arab League has re-admitted Syria into the organization, after a suspension over a decade. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Suspension of Syria from the Arab League Readmission of Syria to the Arab League Arab League: Objective: -Source: Indian Express
Government Programme for NCD Renamed
Context: The existing National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) programme has been renamed National Programme for Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: About NPCDCS/NP-NCD National Health Mission NHM was launched by the government of India in 2013, which subsumed […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 May 2023
Floods Triggered By Atmospheric Rivers
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Climate Change, Global Warming, Atmospheric river and its effects; Disaster Management; Floods Mains Question The Atmospheric River AR is what? Discuss the effects of the atmospheric river on the climate globally as well. (150 Words) Important Findings: Key Findings: Atmospheric river Way forward: Conclusion: Understanding the role of ARs in the current […]