H5N1 Avian Influenza
Context: Recent reports of H5N1 (subtype of avian influenza) being transmitted between mammals have raised concerns about its potential to cause a human pandemic. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is H5N1 Avian Influenza? Transmission: Treatment: Avian Influenza in India: Concern: Influenza Virus Types Avian Influenza Type A Viruses -Source: The Hindu
Draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics Bill 2022
Context: The draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2022, aimed at protecting India’s geological heritage that includes fossils, sedimentary rocks, natural structures, has raised alarm in India’s geo-sciences and palaeontology community. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics in India? Geo-Heritage Sites and […]
Failure To Elect A Deputy Speaker
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states — Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does the Constitution say about the Deputy Speaker? Election of Deputy Speaker Tenure […]
TAPAS UAV
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India has shared aerial coverage of Ground and Air displays captured from an indigenously developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance TAPAS UAV during rehearsal from a height of 12000 feet. TAPAS UAV – Features and Development:
Aero India 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru. Aero India 2023:
Aadi Mahotsav
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the Aadi Mahotsav festival of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) in New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. What is “Aadi Mahotsav”? Who are Adivasis? What is TRIFED? Objectives of TRIFED Functions of TRIFED
Current Affairs Quiz 15 February 2023
Current Affairs 15 February 2023
CONTENTS Deputy Speaker Context: Recently, The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states — Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics Bill 2022 Context: The draft Geo-heritage […]
PIB Summaries 15 February 2023
CONTENTS Aadi Mahotsav Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the Aadi Mahotsav festival of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) in New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. What is “Aadi Mahotsav”? Aero India 2023 Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, […]
Static Quiz 15 February 2023 (Polity)
