Current Affairs Quiz 17 October 2023
Current Affairs 17 October 2023
CONTENTS NGT Issues Notices to Stakeholders After Teesta-III Dam Break Context: Responding to the Teesta-III dam break due to the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), the National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notices to 3 key stakeholders including National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Green Tribunal (NGT) […]
PIB Summaries 17 October 2023
CONTENTS Central Road and Infrastructure Fund Context: Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has disclosed the approval of seven crucial bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Setu Bandhan Scheme under Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Central Road Fund Act […]
Static Quiz 17 October 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 October 2023
CONTENTS: Appointment Of Chief Justice Context: The affirmation from the Center to the Supreme Court regarding the imminent notification of appointment of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Manipur High Court is a positive development. Indicating a more cooperative stance towards Collegium recommendations, the Center has submitted 70 names endorsed by constitutional authorities from various states […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 October 2023
CONTENTS: Monsoon has Defied IMD Forecasts on Spatial, Temporal Counts Context: As the South-West monsoon concludes, data indicates that it has brought both below-average and erratic rainfall patterns. Relevance: GS1-Geography Mains Question: What has been the status of recent monsoon in India? Highlight its repercussions and suggest a way forward in effectively dealing with it. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2023
Current Affairs 16 October 2023
CONTENTS Remote EVM (R-EVM) Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (R-EVM) in late 2022 to enhance domestic migrant voting and boost the voter turnout from the 2019 general election, which stood at 67.4%. A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS in September 2023 targeted 1,017 migrants in Delhi’s slums, consisting […]
PIB Summaries 16 October 2023
CONTENTS Saraswati Samman Award Context: Recently, Tamil writer Sivasankari was presented with the ‘Saraswati Samman’ 2022 for her book of memoirs Surya Vamsam. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Saraswati Samman Award: The Saraswati Samman Award is a prestigious literary honor in India, recognizing outstanding literary works in various Indian languages. Here are some key […]
Static Quiz 16 October 2023 (History)