Current Affairs 07 November 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Context: PM Modi has announced an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) free ration scheme for another five years. The scheme was to end in December 2023. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna […]
PIB Summaries 07 November 2023
CONTENTS World Food India 2023 Context: The second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ was inaugurated recently in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India provided Seed Capital Assistance to over one lakh Self Help Group (SHG) members. Relevance: Facts for Prelims World Food India 2023 Mascot: Focus Pillars: Shree Anna (Millets): Leveraging India’s Super Food for the World […]
Static Quiz 07 November 2023 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 November 2023
CONTENTS: More Light, Less Sound/ Noise Pollution Context: The ‘festival of lights’ should not be allowed to deteriorate into a celebration of noise. Fireworks are traditionally associated with joyful festivities worldwide, but many of them are harmful, often excessively loud, and emit harmful fumes when ignited. Relevance: GS3- Environmental Pollution and Degradation Mains Question: To abate noise crisis, governments must […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 November 2023
Current Affairs 06 November 2023
CONTENTS International Day for Biosphere Reserves Context: The second anniversary of International Biosphere Reserve Day, celebrated on November 3, annually highlights the critical importance of biosphere reserves(BR) in safeguarding our environment and promoting sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: World Biosphere Reserve Day 2023 Objectives: Significance: UNESCO Collaborates for Environmental Sustainability in South and […]
PIB Summaries 06 November 2023
CONTENTS 3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS) Context: The Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous organization of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry hosted the 3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS) in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Inerventions Dimensions of […]
Static Quiz 06 November 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 November 2023
CONTENTS Giving the Urban Indian a Better Life Context: The central theme of World Cities Day for this year, observed on October 31, was “Financing Sustainable Urban Future for All.” The focus is on ensuring that financial resources are directed towards addressing the flawed urbanization that is currently shortening urban futures, thereby making cities more […]