PIB Summaries 06 April 2024
CONTENT Army Medical Corps (AMC) 260th Raising Day Context: Army Medical Corps celebrated its 260th Raising Day on 03rd April 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Army Medical Corps (AMC) 260th Raising Day: A Tribute to Dedication and Service Historical Background: Celebration of 260th Raising Day: Significant Contributions and Achievements: Vision for the Future:
Static Quiz 06 April 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 April 2024
CONTENTS A Tribute to India’s Maritime Legacy Context: Every year on April 5th, India observes National Maritime Day, a significant occasion intertwined with the nation’s maritime sector’s history and importance. It serves as a moment for contemplation of India’s profound maritime legacy and the vital role the ocean plays in its economic, cultural, and strategic […]
Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2024
Current Affairs 05 April 2024
CONTENTS Major Earthquake Strikes Taiwan: Strongest in 25 Years Context: Taiwan experienced a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake, marking the strongest seismic event in the region in the last 25 years. The quake’s epicentre was situated a mere 18 kilometres south-southwest of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan. Being located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where […]
PIB Summaries 05 April 2024
CONTENTS Sainik Schools Context: Recently, the Defence Ministry said that the scheme for new Sainik Schools is “well thought out” and the “political or ideological affiliation or otherwise” of the applicant institution does not influence the selection process. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Sainik Schools Overview Nature and Affiliation Funding Establishment and Objective […]
Static Quiz 05 April 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 April 2024
CONTENTS Dilemma of the Unemployed Youth Context: Youth unemployment presents a global challenge with significant economic, social, and political ramifications for nations at various stages of development. Recently, India has seen a surge in attention towards this issue, sparked by the release of the India Employment Report (IER) 2024 by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 April 2024
Current Affairs 04 April 2024
CONTENTS New Study Advocates for Category 6 Hurricane Classification Context: A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences proposes the addition of a Category 6 to the existing hurricane wind scale. Researchers assert that hurricane wind speeds can exceed 309 km/hour, suggesting that the current scale’s highest category, Category 5, […]