Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 July 2024
CONTENTS High Seas Treaty: A Crucial Step for Marine Biodiversity Protection Context: Despite their importance in terms of regulation of climate patterns and maintenance of biodiversity, the high seas—areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdictions—are largely unprotected and poorly managed. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement addresses this issue. Under the United Nations Convention […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2024
Current Affairs 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Formation of Shadow Cabinet in Odisha Context: The leader of the Opposition (LoP) and president of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has recently established a ‘shadow cabinet’ consisting of 50 BJD Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Odisha. This move follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) recent electoral successes in the state and signifies […]
PIB Summaries 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovation Context: Recently, union Minister for the Ministry of Science & Technology inaugurated Asia’s first health research-related “Pre-clinical Network Facility” under the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in Faridabad. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Overview Mission Achievements Key Initiatives India-CEPI Collaboration Ind-CEPI Mission […]
Static Quiz 19 July 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Trying Juveniles as Adults is not the Answer Context: In May, a speeding car allegedly driven by a teenager killed two young tech professionals in Pune. According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the adolescent was initially brought before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which granted him bail under […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2024
About The ASMITA Project
Context: The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently unveiled the ASMITA Project, aimed at bolstering the availability of educational resources in Indian languages. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About ASMITA Project: -Source: Indian Today
About Chandipura Virus Infection
Context: 6 children die of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Chandipura Virus Infection (CHPV): -Source: Indian Express
Overview of the Bhojshala Complex
Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has reported that the current structure at the Bhojshala complex was built using the remains of an earlier temple at the site. This conclusion was drawn from a scientific survey conducted by the ASI. Relevance: GS I: History Overview of the Bhojshala Complex: Historical Significance: Inscriptions and Artifacts: […]