Current Affairs Quiz 07 December 2022
The Free Trade Agreement With Britain
Context The article examines the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be completed by March 2023 despite the deal’s limited benefits for India. Relevance GS Paper 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Mains Question Protectionism may be beneficial in the short term, but it […]
Afghanistan Terror Networks
Context For the first time, India hosted a gathering of Central Asian top security officials to discuss the evolving security situation in Afghanistan and ways to deal with the threat of terrorism emanating from that country. Relevance: GS Paper 3: Internal Security Mains Question Analyze the complexities and intensity of terrorism, as well as its […]
About OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Context: Recently, OpenAI, the company best known for Dall-E — the AI-based text-to-image generator — introduced a new chatbot called ChatGPT. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About ChatGPT: Why has ChatGPT generated so much buzz? Is ChatGPT capable of writing fiction? -Source: Indian Express
Dharavi Redevelopment Project
Context: The Bombay High Court (HC) seeks the Dharavi redevelopment project authority’s reply to Public Interest Litigation (PIL) for removal of Mahim Nature Park from the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Dharavi Economic significance of Dharavi What is the Dharavi Redevelopment Project all about? When redevelopment […]
Stubble Burning and Harmful Effects of Stubble Burning
Context: According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), fire count from Stubble Burning in Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region) has reduced by 31.5% in 2022 as compared to 2021. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is stubble burning? Effects of Stubble Burning: Helpful effects Harmful effects […]
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Context: Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) floated a consultation paper seeking comments about the potential introduction of a Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is its purpose? About TRAI: Functions of TRAI: Powers of TRAI: -Source: The Hindu
About Technotex 2023
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? India’s premier show on Technical Textiles – ‘Technotex 2023’ will be held in Mumbai from 22nd to 24th February 2023. About Technotex 2023: About Technical Textiles Significance and Potential Applications of Technical Textiles About National Technical Textiles Mission Objectives:
What is E-Sanjeevani?
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? National telemedicine service of India – eSanjeevani achieves 8 crore teleconsultations What is E-Sanjeevani? Benefits of telemedicine
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 December 2022 Contents Afghanistan’s Terror Networks Are Really A Concern Context For the first time, India hosted a gathering of Central Asian top security officials to discuss the evolving security situation in Afghanistan and ways to deal with the threat of terrorism emanating from that country. Relevance: GS Paper 3: […]