Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 May 2024
CONTENTS The Question of Palestine’s UN Membership Context: Israel’s conflict with Gaza has sparked numerous ethical, political, and diplomatic debates. A notable diplomatic issue drawing significant attention is Palestine’s renewed bid for United Nations (UN) membership. Ironically, this bid is stalled at the UN Security Council (UNSC), primarily due to the geopolitical considerations of the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 May 2024
Current Affairs 28 May 2024
CONTENTS Microplastics Context: Recently, a study revealed the widespread occurrence of microplastics in the testicles of both humans and canines, potentially associated with decreased sperm count, with polyethene emerging as the predominant microplastic followed by PVC. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that are smaller than 5 […]
PIB Summaries 28 May 2024
CONTENTS CSIR and DSIR Unveil Electric Tiller to Support Small Farmers Context: In a bid to empower small and marginal farmers, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) have introduced the CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute’s Electric Tiller. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the […]
Static Quiz 28 May 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 May 2024
CONTENTS Chabahar’s Opportunities and Challenges Context: The recently finalized agreement between India and Iran, granting New Delhi the rights to invest in and manage the Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port for an additional decade, has garnered significant attention. The agreement comes at a volatile time in West Asia, with ongoing conflict in Gaza, heightened Israel-Iran […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 May 2024
Current Affairs 27 May 2024
CONTENTS Importance of Wind Shear in Hurricane Formation Context: Recently, the concept of wind shear has garnered significant attention for its critical role in determining whether a storm escalates into a destructive hurricane. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Wind Shear? Definition Common Contexts Types Vertical Wind Shear: Horizontal Wind Shear: […]
PIB Summaries 27 May 2024
CONTENTS Cyclone Remal Context: Prime Minister chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for cyclone “Remal” over North Bay of Bengal. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Cyclone Remal Overview: Factors Contributing to the Formation: Potential Impact: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for cyclone formation: How are Tropical […]
Static Quiz 27 May 2024 (Polity)