Research Findings on Coral Reefs
Context: Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef hit their highest level in 400 years over the past decade. The reef suffered mass coral bleaching events between 2016 and 2024. Relevance: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Environmental Pollution and Degradation) Dimensions of the Article: Research Findings on Coral Reefs: Great Barrier Reef About Coral Reefs Risks […]
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: According to the Ministry of Rural Development, work demand under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) fell sharply in July 2024. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Implications of Reduced Demand for MGNREGS Work Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) How MGNREGA came to be? Features of MGNREGA Objectives of […]
India Names Underwater Structures in the Indian Ocean
Context: India has recently named three significant underwater structures in the Indian Ocean as Ashoka, Chandragupt, and Kalpataru. These names reflect the nation’s expanding role in marine science and its dedication to exploring and understanding this crucial body of water. The proposal for these names came from India and received approval from the International Hydrographic […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2024
Current Affairs 12 August 2024
CONTENTS India Names Underwater Structures in the Indian Ocean Context: India has recently named three significant underwater structures in the Indian Ocean as Ashoka, Chandragupt, and Kalpataru. These names reflect the nation’s expanding role in marine science and its dedication to exploring and understanding this crucial body of water. The proposal for these names came […]
Implications of Upheaval in Bangladesh on its Trade Relations Relations with India
Context: Since Sheikh Hasina assumed office as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 2009, the country has emerged as a crucial ally of India. Her leadership has brought about substantial progress in bilateral relations, particularly in areas such as infrastructure development, connectivity, and trade. However, the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh has sparked concerns regarding the future […]
Populism will not let Food Subsidy Reforms Take Off
Context: In the Budget presented by Union Finance Minister on July 23, 2024, the government set the budget estimate (BE) for food subsidy in FY 2024-25 at Rs 205,250 crore, which aligns with the figure provided in the interim Budget. Over the last five years, the Central government’s expenditure on food subsidy has consistently exceeded Rs 200,000 crore […]
About the Exercise Mitra Shakti
Context: The Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will kick off their joint exercise, “Mitra Shakti,” at Maduruoya in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Mitra Shakti:
About The Exercise Udara Shakti
Context: Recently, the Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Udara Shakti: Sukhoi Su-30MKI
PIB Summaries 12 August 2024
CONTENTS Exercise Udara Shakti Context: Recently, the Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Udara Shakti: Sukhoi Su-30MKI Exercise Mitra Shakti Context: The Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will kick off their joint exercise, “Mitra Shakti,” at Maduruoya in Sri […]