Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Context: The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) not only provides a crucial habitat for a variety of endangered species of birds and mammals, but is also home to 175 species of butterflies, a survey conducted for the first time in the area has revealed. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Mudumalai […]
Ratnagiri’s Pre-Historic Rock Art
Context: Experts and conservationists have raised concerns over the proposed location for a mega oil refinery in Barsu village of Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district. They claim that the refinery might damage prehistoric geoglyphs found in the area. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About the Barsu-Solgaon site: What are geoglyphs? Significance of Ratnagiri’s prehistoric […]
Delhi HC Verdict on ‘Rooh Afza’ Trademark
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court, in the case of Hamdard National Foundation (India) vs Sadar Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., restrained Sadar Laboratories from manufacturing and selling beverages under the impugned trademark ‘Dil Afza’. The court observed that the trademark ‘Rooh Afza’ is prima facie a strong mark requiring a high degree of protection as it has acquired immense goodwill. […]
GM Mustard DMH-11 Variety
Context: Recently, the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) was tested in the field and shown to be more productive. Production of the DMH-11 variety is not interfering with honey bees’ natural pollination practices. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is hybrid mustard? Genetic modification (GM) of […]
What Is The Zero-COVID Policy?
Context Since the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, in 2019, the world has seen multiple repeated waves of COVID-19 infections. This was largely driven by emerging variants of concern (VOCs) of the causative virus, SARS-CoV-2. However, China remained successful in containing the disease’s spread until recently due to its zealous “zero-COVID” policy. As a result […]
Ban on the Agri-Commodities Trading
Context SEBI recently extended the ban on futures trading in seven agricultural commodities, including derivatives of two crops, which had been in effect since December 20, 2021. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Commodity Market in India. Mains Question What exactly is commodity trading? Also, […]
Good Governance Day
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Good Governance Day (25th December) is being celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Good Governance 8 Principles of Good Governance: Challenges to Good Governance in India Steps taken to promote Good Governance in India
Veer Bal Diwas
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Prime Minister of India had recently announced that 26th December will be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. About Veer Bal Diwas: About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions
Current Affairs Quiz 27 December 2022
Current Affairs 27 December 2022
CONTENTS GM Mustard Context: Recently, the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) was tested in the field and shown to be more productive. Production of the DMH-11 variety is not interfering with honey bees’ natural pollination practices. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Delhi HC Verdict on ‘Rooh Afza’ Trademark Context: Recently, the Delhi High […]