Current Affairs Quiz 12 January 2023
Current Affairs 12 January 2023
CONTENTS Ebola Virus Disease Context: Recently, Uganda declared an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged almost four months ago and claimed the lives of 55 people. The move was confirmed in a statement issued by the WHO. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Assisted Reproductive Technology Context: The Kerala High Court […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 January 2023 Contents Regeneration of the Ozone Layer Context Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2022 indicates that the Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a rate that would close the hole over Antarctica in approximately 43 years. Relevance GS Paper-3: Climate Change and International Conventions; Ozone […]
Nickel Alloy Coating
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating About the technique: Method Advantages
National Level Multistate Cooperative Export Society
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the setting up and promotion of a National Level multistate cooperative export society under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. About National Level Multistate Cooperative Export Society Benefits What are multi-State cooperatives?
PIB Summaries 12 January 2023
CONTENTS National Level Multistate Cooperative Export Society Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the setting up and promotion of a National Level multistate cooperative export society under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. About National Level Multistate Cooperative […]
Static Quiz 12 January 2023 (Indian Economy)
Golden Globe Awards 2023 – Nominations and Winners
The Golden Globe Awards are awards presented annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to recognize outstanding achievements in the film and television industries. They are widely considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, along with the Academy Awards and the Emmy Awards. The awards are presented […]
Sedition Law As A Litmus Test For Constitutionality
Context The Supreme Court of India will hear a slew of petitions challenging the colonial-era penal law on sedition. Relevance GS Paper-2: Indian Constitution—significant provisions and basic structure; Judicial review, functioning of the Judiciary Mains Question Although the provision of sedition is contrary to the spirit of the Constitution, it has helped to preserve the nation’s […]
Renewable Energy Grows and Government Considers Storage
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Mains Question What Is the Meaning of “Intermittency” in Renewable Energy? Discuss the difficulty that comes with it as well. (150 words) The highlights The Renewable Energy Challenge What Is the Meaning of “Intermittency” in Renewable Energy? What is […]