Current Affairs 29 March 2024
CONTENTS India TB Report 2024 Context: The India TB Report 2024, released by the Union Health Ministry, indicates a significant achievement in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). The gap between the estimated number and actual reported cases of TB is narrowing, signaling improved detection and reporting mechanisms. This development is crucial as the unreported cases, […]
PIB Summaries 29 March 2024
CONTENTS Treasury Bills Context: Recently, the Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India notified the calendar for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2024. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Treasury Bills Definition and Nature: Maturity Period: Financial Structure: Ownership and Utility: Functioning: Mushk Budiji Rice Context: […]
Static Quiz 29 March 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 March 2024
CONTENTS Analysing The India Employment Report 2024 Context: Titled ‘The India Employment Report 2024’ and authored by the Institute for Human Development/International Labour Organization, this recent report presents a grim outlook for the roughly 7-8 million young individuals entering the workforce annually, with youth comprising nearly 83% of India’s unemployed population. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 March 2024
Current Affairs 28 March 2024
CONTENTS Concerns Over Mislabeling of Indian Basmati Rice Varieties in Pakistan Context: Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) scientists have raised concerns over the recent discovery of India’s prized basmati rice varieties, such as Pusa-1121 and 1509 Basmati, being found in Pakistan under different names. This mislabeling has sparked alarm among Indian experts, who are urging […]
PIB Summaries 28 March 2024
CONTENTS Monuments of National Importance Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently decided to delist 18 protected monuments as they have ceased to be of “national importance”. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Monuments of National Importance (MNI) Legislative Framework: Statistical Overview: Declaration Process: Responsibilities Post Declaration: Delisting Mechanism: About Archaeological […]
Static Quiz 28 March 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 March 2024
CONTENTS Mechanisation Needed to Tackle Farm Issues Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing has recently emphasized the urgent requirement to enhance farm mechanization for small and marginal farmers in India. Their recent report underscores that comprehensive mechanization is not just necessary but vital for addressing the diverse challenges confronting […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 March 2024