Current Affairs Quiz 19 June 2024
Current Affairs 19 June 2024
CONTENTS Environmental Performance Index 2024 Context: The Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia Center for International Earth Science Information Network released the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) for 2024. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Importance of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Challenges Related to the Environmental […]
PIB Summaries 19 June 2024
CONTENTS National Survey on AYUSH Systems of Medicine Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the findings of a national survey on Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems of medicine. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the AYUSH Survey Key […]
Static Quiz 19 June 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 June 2024
CONTENTS Heatwave Could Severely Impact the Economy Context: The intense heat waves sweeping across the country, particularly in Northern India, have pushed temperatures to over 52 degrees Celsius in Delhi and Rajasthan, marking the season’s highest temperatures and resulting in a few suspected heat-related deaths. Relevance: GS3- Disaster Management Mains Question: The ongoing scorching heat […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 June 2024
Current Affairs 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Climate Change and the Silk Road Context: A recent study by Chinese scientists published in the journal Science Bulletin found that the main route of the ancient Silk Road shifted northward due to climate change. The study provides a valuable case study for examining the relationship between climate change and the spatial evolution of […]
PIB Summaries 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Global Wind Day Context: Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised ‘Global Wind Day’ on the 15th June 2024 with the theme of “Pawan Urja: Powering the Future of India”. Relevance: Facts for prelims Key points Exercise Red Flag 2024 Context: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Unleashing AI for Social Justice Context: While AI has significantly impacted areas like medical science, space exploration, financial inclusion, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and transportation, its greatest potential lies in solving complex societal issues and alleviating human hardships at the grassroots level. It shouldn’t be limited to tasks like driving our cars, controlling our air conditioners, […]
Static Quiz 18 June 2024 (Environment)