Current Affairs Quiz 25 September 2024
Current Affairs 25 September 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens POCSO Act Enforcement Context: The Supreme Court of India has recently strengthened the enforcement of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, by ruling that watching or possessing sexually explicit material involving minors is illegal, irrespective of whether it is shared or transmitted. This decision overrides a […]
PIB Summaries 25 September 2024
CONTENTS Gingee Fort Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site Context: Gingee Fort, located in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district, has been officially nominated for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list. This nomination is part of a larger initiative titled the “Maratha Military Landscapes,” which aims to recognize and preserve 12 significant forts that highlight the […]
Static Quiz 25 September 2024 (History)
UPSC Mains 2024 General Studies Paper 4
UPSC MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 MAINS 2024 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 1 . (a) The application of Artificial Intelligence as a dependable source of input for administrative rational decision-making is a debatable issue. Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view. (Answer in 150 words) Introduction: The use of Artificial […]
About the Greater One-Horned Rhino
Context: Kaziranga and other protected habitats of the one-horned rhinoceros in Assam recorded an 86% drop in poaching of the herbivore since 2016, Chief Minister said recently. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About the Greater One-Horned Rhino: Distribution: Habitat: Physical Features: Conservation Status: -Source: The Hindu
About Project 200
Context: Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace recently unveiled Project 200 on the inaugural day of the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Project 200: -Source: The Hindu
About Koodiyattom
Context: Cholliyattom is an informal platform for the younger generation of Koodiyattom artists in Kerala following different styles to collaborate and to keep alive various Koodiyattom traditions and styles. Relevance: GS I: Culture About Koodiyattom: -Source: The Hindu
Quality Assurance from AR Dairy Amid Tirupati Laddu Controversy
Context: Amid a growing controversy over the quality of the Tirupati Laddu, AR Dairy, the supplier of ghee to the renowned Lord Balaji temple, has come forward to defend the integrity of its products. The company recently announced that samples of their ghee have been officially cleared by relevant authorities, affirming their commitment to maintaining […]
India Joins IPEF Agreements on a Clean and Fair Economy
Context: India has officially signed onto the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), led by the US and comprising 14 members, aimed at promoting a clean and fair economy. The signing took place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the US. The agreements under the IPEF focus on enhancing the development, access, and […]