Current Affairs Quiz 07 October 2023
Current Affairs 07 October 2023
CONTENTS Malaria Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, which was jointly developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India. This vaccine includes the Matrix-M component, an adjuvant based on saponin developed by Novavax and licensed to the Serum Institute for use in areas where malaria […]
PIB Summaries 07 October 2023
CONTENTS Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Legendary Wagh Nakh Context: Maharashtra’s Cultural Affairs Minister recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to bring back Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legendary wagh nakh (tiger claw) to the state. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 October 2023
CONTENTS: Aligning Higher Education with the United Nations SDGs Context: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 objectives and 169 targets unanimously embraced by all 193 UN member states, aiming for realization by 2030. These goals urgently demand coordinated efforts from both developed and developing nations to eradicate poverty, address socio-economic and […]
Static Quiz 07 October 2023 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 06 October 2023
Current Affairs 06 October 2023
CONTENTS FAO Report on Methane Emissions Context: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a report titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems” during the inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023. This report underscores the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. It highlights the crucial […]
PIB Summaries 06 October 2023
CONTENTS Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System Context: The Indian defence establishment recently initiated a tender for the procurement of 30 units of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: About Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system: The Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile […]
Static Quiz 06 October 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 October 2023
CONTENTS: Diffusing the Ticking Time bomb called Diabetes Context: In June 2023, a study conducted by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Union Health Ministry unveiled that 11.4% of India’s population, equating to 10.13 crore individuals, is grappling with diabetes. Additionally, 15.3% of the population, […]