PIB Summaries 03 January 2024
CONTENTS Sickle Cell Anaemia Context: A significant milestone has been crossed by the Health Ministry. More than 1 crore people have been screened for Sickle Cell Disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Sickle Cell Anaemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle cell anaemia can vary […]
Static Quiz 03 January 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 January 2024
CONTENTS Digitization of MGNREGA Wage Payments Context: Enacted on August 25, 2005, and operational since February 2, 2006, The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a popular social welfare initiative ensures 100 days of employment annually for rural households. In a noteworthy move toward digitalization, MGNREGA wage disbursements have shifted entirely to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 02 January 2024
Current Affairs 02 January 2024
CONTENTS Global Trade Concerns: Red Sea Ship Attacks and Panama Canal Drought Context: Recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea trade route and the ongoing drought problem at the Panama Canal have raised worries about global trade disruptions. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Issues in the Red Sea and Panama Canal: Overview Red […]
PIB Summaries 02 January 2024
CONTENTS Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High schools in Targeted Areas Context: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently highlighted the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA). Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes About SHRESHTA The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for […]
Static Quiz 02 January 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 January 2024
CONTENTS Floods and a ‘Preventive Measure’ that Needs Review Context: Many days have passed since Cyclone Michuang swept through, yet the residents of Chennai continue to grapple with the repercussions of a series of decisions made for them or on their behalf by a multitude of individuals. It is imperative to scrutinize these decisions as they have yielded various consequences, some readily […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 December 2023
Current Affairs 30 December 2023
CONTENTS India-Russia Bilateral Meeting Context: Summary: India’s External Affairs Minister undertook a recent visit to Russia, resulting in crucial bilateral agreements. The focus areas of collaboration encompassed nuclear power, medicines, pharmaceutical substances, and medical devices. This diplomatic engagement reflects the strengthening ties between the two nations across diverse sectors. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions […]