Current Affairs Quiz 08 May 2024
Current Affairs 08 May 2024
CONTENTS Carbon Farming: Integrating Agriculture and Climate Mitigation Context: Carbon farming involves the implementation of regenerative agricultural practices aimed at restoring ecosystem health, improving agricultural productivity, and mitigating climate change. It combines the fundamental role of carbon in various life processes with farming practices to enhance carbon storage in agricultural landscapes and reduce greenhouse gas […]
PIB Summaries 08 May 2024
CONTENTS Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE) Program Context: Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy today virtually launched the ‘Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)’ program. Relevance: GS: Government policies and Interventions About Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE) Program Program Components: Expected Outcome: Industry Experts’ […]
Static Quiz 08 May 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 May 2024
CONTENTS Plastic Solution Context: The latest round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty, a sweeping endeavor involving over 175 United Nations member nations aimed at phasing out plastic usage, has recently concluded. The objective is to finalize a legal framework by the end of 2024, outlining timelines for countries to agree on measures to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 07 May 2024
Current Affairs 07 May 2024
CONTENTS Issues Faced by MSMEs Context: The Union Budget 2023-24 implemented a new provision in the Income-Tax (IT) Act to ensure prompt payments to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within 45 days of the supply of goods or services. However, an unexpected consequence has arisen from this provision. Large companies are reportedly canceling orders […]
PIB Summaries 07 May 2024
CONTENTS India to Host Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Context: India, represented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) in Kochi, Kerala, from May […]
Static Quiz 07 May 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 May 2024
CONTENTS Tamil Nadu and Kerala Should Discuss Dam Safety Context: The recent petition filed by Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court of India regarding the ongoing Mullaperiyar dam dispute underscores the persistent issues with Kerala even a decade after the Court’s landmark decision permitting water storage up to 142 ft., up from the previously restricted […]