Current Affairs Quiz 03 May 2024
Current Affairs 03 May 2024
CONTENTS Balanced Fertilisation Context: In a significant development, urea consumption reached a historic high of 35.8 million tonnes (mt) by the conclusion of the fiscal year ending in March 2024. This figure represents a notable 16.9% increase compared to the 30.6 mt recorded in 2013-14. Consequently, it is anticipated that achieving balanced fertilization will emerge […]
PIB Summaries 03 May 2024
CONTENTS DRDO Tests Long-Range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of the long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART). This development is geared towards enhancing the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
Static Quiz 03 May 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 May 2024
CONTENTS Menstrual Leave as a Matter of Right Context: Sometimes, elections can bring about recognition of and solutions to deeply ingrained gender biases and discrimination against women. Ahead of the 2024 general election, the ruling political party in Tamil Nadu has pledged that they will push for a law at the national level mandating menstrual […]
Current Affairs Quiz 02 May 2024
Current Affairs 02 May 2024
CONTENTS AstraZeneca Acknowledges Covishield Vaccine’s Potential Side Effects Context: AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic, has admitted that the inoculation carries potential side effects. This admission was made in a legal document presented before the High Court of Justice in London. The document conveys that the Covid vaccine can, in […]
PIB Summaries 02 May 2024
CONTENTS Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi Appointed as Next Chief of the Naval Staff Context: Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff by the government. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, bringing extensive experience and leadership to his […]
Static Quiz 02 May 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 May 2024
CONTENTS The Services Story Context: A comprehensive research report by the renowned investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, titled ‘India’s Emergence as the Global Services Hub,’ delves into India’s recent accomplishments in the global services sector and offers insights into its future growth and associated risks. Relevance: Mains Question: As per a recent report by the […]