PIB Summaries 22 May 2024
CONTENTS World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), celebrated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17th May 2024, with the theme “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development”. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Historical Significance Key Announcements by DoT Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Initiatives Telecom Industry in […]
Static Quiz 22 May 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 May 2024
CONTENTS Analysing Local Environmental Footprints Context: While climate change is a global issue, problems like water scarcity and air pollution are often localized or regional. For instance, excessive water usage in one area may not directly impact water scarcity in another. Therefore, focusing on local environmental issues is vital, emphasizing the importance of understanding household […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 May 2024
PIB Summaries 21 May 2024
CONTENT Green Credit Programme Context: The Centre has approved 12 greening projects under the Green Credit Program (GCP) and estimates of 24 plans submitted by different state forest departments are under consideration. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Green Credit Programme: Objectives: Tradable Credits: Program Administrator: Green Credit Activities: The programme […]
Current Affairs 21 May 2024
CONTENTS UNODC Releases World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 Context: The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has published the third edition of the World Wildlife Crime Report 2024. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the illegal wildlife trade, covering the period from 2015 to 2021. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of […]
Static Quiz 21 May 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 May 2024
CONTENTS Plug Leakages in Fertiliser Subsidy Context: Recently, the government announced its plans to improve the administration of fertilizer subsidies and reduce leakages and diversions, building on the success of neem-coated urea. It aims to pilot a revised direct benefit transfer (DBT) system in several districts, linking farmers’ land holdings with their nutrient consumption. This […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 May 2024
Current Affairs 20 May 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Halts New Mining Licenses in Aravalli Ranges Context: In response to a report by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the Supreme Court has ordered a halt to the issuance of new mining licenses and renewals for existing ones in the Aravalli ranges and hills. This decision reflects concerns about the environmental […]