Current Affairs 31 October 2023
CONTENTS Cloud Seeding Study: A Ray of Hope for Drought-Stricken Regions Context: A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, and published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, highlights the potential of cloud seeding to increase rainfall in water-scarce regions, providing a ray of hope for addressing drought conditions […]
PIB Summaries 31 October 2023
CONTENTS Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently awarded two highway monetisation projects worth Rs 6,584 in the toll, operate, and transfer (TOT) mode. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model Authorization and Purpose Encouraging Private Participation Model Mechanics Utilization of Proceeds […]
Static Quiz 31 October 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 October 2023
CONTENTS: Give up Impropriety, Demonstrate Impartiality/ On the Office of the Speaker Context: The Chief Justice of India recently stressed the need to adhere to the court’s orders and expressed concern for the court’s dignity. This disappointment stemmed from the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s inaction regarding disqualification petitions pending since July 2022. Relevance: GS2- Polity Mains […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 October 2023
Current Affairs 30 October 2023
CONTENTS UN General Assembly Passes Resolution on Gaza Conflict Context: The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution, with 120 countries in favor, that calls for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas. The resolution also demands aid access to Gaza. Notably, 14 countries, including Israel and the United States, voted against the […]
PIB Summaries 30 October 2023
CONTENTS Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Context: Recently, the union cabinet has approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the various nutrients of Rabi and Kharif Season for 2022-23. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Nutrient-Based Subsidy Regime Issues Related to NBS Atal Bhujal Yojana Context: Recently, the 5th meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of Atal Bhujal Yojana […]
Static Quiz 30 October 2023 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 October 2023
CONTENTS Time and Change/On the three Criminal Codes Context: The parliamentary committee seems to be nearing the finalization of its report on the three Bills designed to replace the current criminal laws. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has delayed the adoption of the draft report due to requests from Opposition members who want […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 October 2023