Current Affairs Quiz 06 May 2024
Current Affairs 06 May 2024
CONTENTS Expansion of Glacial Lakes in Himalayan Region: ISRO Findings Context: Recent satellite monitoring data from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed a significant expansion of glacial lakes in the Himalayan region between 1984 and 2023. This expansion raises concerns about potential risks for downstream areas, highlighting the need for further attention and […]
PIB Summaries 06 May 2024
CONTENTS Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal Context: The Centre has appointed retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the President of the Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT): Composition: Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit and Tenure: Powers and Functions:
Static Quiz 06 May 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 May 2024
CONTENTS It is Time to Operationalize the Indian Defense University Context: Thucydides, the ancient Greek philosopher, reportedly suggested that a nation which fails to blur the lines between its scholars and warriors risks having its decision-making influenced by timid minds and its combat led by foolish individuals. Consequently, numerous countries have established “defense universities” to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 May 2024
Current Affairs 04 May 2024
CONTENTS H5N1 Outbreak Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns in India Context: The recent H5N1 outbreak has shed light on significant vulnerabilities in India’s industrial livestock sector, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive reassessment of animal welfare within the country’s environmental and legal frameworks. This outbreak underscores the importance of the One Health principle, which integrates […]
PIB Summaries 04 May 2024
CONTENTS CSIR-IIP Celebrates 65th Foundation Day Context: On April 14th, 2025, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) commemorated its 65th Foundation Day, marking over six decades of contributions to scientific research and innovation. Established in 1960, CSIR-IIP continues to play a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge and […]
Static Quiz 04 May 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 May 2024
CONTENTS This is the Year to Get the SDG Goals Back on Track Context: The United Nations summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), convened in New York on September 18-19, evaluated the advancement toward realizing the SDGs. The Agenda-2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, outlines 17 SDGs along with 169 specific targets […]