Current Affairs Quiz 02 June 2022
NTPC’s Biodiversity Policy
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? Recently, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.) has issued a renewed Biodiversity Policy 2022 to establish a comprehensive vision and guiding principle for conservation, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. Objectives of the Policy Support Professionals in Achieving Biodiversity Targets: The policy is designed to assist […]
Government e-Marketplace
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for expanding the mandate of GeM to allow procurement by Cooperatives as buyers on GeM. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The Government e Marketplace (GeM) was launched on August […]
Unicorn Boom in India
Context Prime Minister has praised India’s startup ecosystem as he highlighted that the country has reached a landmark figure of 100 unicorns with a valuation of more than $300 billion. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Dimensions of the Article What is a Unicorn Startup? When was […]
Safety of Aadhaar
Context Two days after issuing an advisory asking people to refrain from sharing photocopies of their Aadhaar Card, the Unique Identification Development Authority of India (UIDAI) opted to withdraw the notification. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article […]
About Sela Macaque
Context: A new species of old-world monkey recorded from Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Sela Pass, which is a strategic mountain pass at 13,700 ft above sea level, and the New Species has been named Sela Macaque. It was identified and analysed by a team of experts from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and […]
Relocation of Cheetahs
Context: India will be soon releasing cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia into the wild at Kuno Palpur in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. It will initiate India’s ambitious plan of transcontinental relocation of cheetahs. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What was the distribution of cheetahs in India? What caused the […]
What is An Artillery Rocket?
Context: As the fighting in eastern Ukraine turns into an artillery duel, the Pentagon announced that it would send its most advanced artillery rocket launcher and munitions to the Ukrainian military in the hope of giving it an edge over Russia. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is an artillery […]
European Union Ban Russian Oil
Context: As part of the sixth package of sanctions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union member states reached an agreement to ban 90% of Russian crude oil imports by the end of the year. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Original proposal of the oil embargo Rationale behind such a […]
What is Gig Economy?
Context: The Union Labour Ministry is organizing a program aimed at sharing information and good experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is Gig Economy? Advantages of Gig economy. Challenges related to Gig economy Measures to […]