PIB Summaries 20 May 2024
CONTENTS Calcium Carbide Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has alerted traders’/fruits handlers/Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating ripening chambers to strictly ensure compliance with the prohibition on calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits, particularly during the mango season. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Calcium Carbide Chemical Composition: Common Use: Manufacturing […]
Static Quiz 20 May 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 May 2024
CONTENTS Renew the Generalised System of Preferences Context: In the realm of obscure international trade terminology, the “generalised system of preferences” (GSP) stands out. GSP is a policy that most developed countries have employed for about fifty years, providing lower tariffs to encourage economic reforms in developing countries. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: There needs to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 May 2024
Current Affairs 18 May 2024
CONTENTS WHO Releases Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 2024 Context: In preparation for the 77th session of the World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published its Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) for the year 2024. This report offers an overview of the advancements achieved in 2023 concerning the […]
PIB Summaries 18 May 2024
CONTENT Swachhata Pakhwada Context: Recently, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has taken a significant step towards promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability with the launch of Swachhata Pakhwada and it will run from 16th May to 31st May 2024. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Swachhata […]
Static Quiz 18 May 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 May 2024
CONTENTS India, Iran, US and the Chahbahar Port Context: By entering into a 10-year agreement with Iran to develop and operate the Chabahar port, India has significantly advanced its infrastructure and trade collaboration with the Islamic Republic, despite ongoing tensions in West Asia. India will invest $120 million and provide a $250 million credit facility […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 May 2024
PIB Summaries 17 May 2024
CONTENTS RoDTEP Scheme Context: The government is setting up a system to verify that only taxes paid on materials used (input duties) are refunded under the RoDTEP scheme. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme Features of RoDTEP […]