PIB Summaries 30 March 2024
Contents MEGHAYAN 2024 Focus: GS I: Geography Why in News? About World Meteorological Day: World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) History: Headquarters and Membership: Governance Structure: The governance structure of WMO comprises several key bodies responsible for policy-making, decision-making, and the day-to-day operations of the organization: World Meteorological Congress: Executive Council: Technical Commissions and Regional Associations: Secretariat: […]
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: […]
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 […]
PIB Summaries 27 March 2024
CONTENTS Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 Context: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has recently introduced the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, replacing the outdated 1983 rules. This update comes in line with the amendments made to the Cinematograph Act of 1952 by the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023. The amended legislation governs the certification, exhibition, and censorship […]
PIB Summaries 26 March 2024
CONTENTS World Tuberculosis Day Context: World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is celebrated on March 24 annually to spread awareness around the deadly disease. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: Objective: Historical Background: Origin of World TB Day: Theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Significance: About Tuberculosis India’s TB Elimination Target: […]
PIB Summaries 23 March 2024
CONTENTS Shanghai Cooperation Organization Context: The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was organized on 19th March 2024 in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has two permanent bodies […]
PIB Summaries 22 March 2024
CONTENTS Launch of Digital Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) and ‘Sankalan’ App Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken a significant step forward in bolstering India’s capabilities against terrorism and organized crime. In New Delhi, they inaugurated a digital Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This system aims […]
PIB Summaries 21 March 2024
CONTENTS Green Hydrogen Context: 41st Steering Committee of International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy deliberates on deployment of Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is Green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Advantages: Central Plantation Crops Research Institute […]
PIB Summaries 20 March 2024
CONTENTS LAMITIYE-2024 Context: Recently, the Indian Army contingent participated in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About LAMITIYE Name and Meaning: Objective: Activities: Significance: Seychelles Exercise Tiger Triumph Context: Exercise Tiger Triumph is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 March 2024. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 19 March 2024
CONTENTS India-EFTA Trade Deal Set for Conclusion Context: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) recently concluded the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Initially, India objected to including “data exclusivity” clauses, which would have hindered Indian pharmaceutical companies from manufacturing generic drugs. However, after negotiations, both parties agreed to exclude “sensitive” agricultural products […]