What is a Quasicrystal?
Context: According to a recent study, Scientists have discovered a new type of one with 12-fold symmetry, in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is a Quasicrystal? Discovery and Application: What are the findings of the new study? -Source: Indian Express
CBRN Weapons
Context: An ongoing Indo-US joint exercise, named TARKASH, has for the first time included “Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) terror response” in its drill. Relevance: GS III: Security challenges Dimensions of the Article: About TARKASH About CBRN weapons Historical Use Recent Use -Source: Indian Express
BIMARU States
Context: Recently, on the inaugural day of the Uttar Pradesh government’s two-day Investors’ Summit, Prime Minister recalled the tag of ‘BIMARU’, used to describe the state. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do BIMARU states mean, who coined the term? What is the role of BIMARU states in population growth? […]
The Life and Work of Dayanand Saraswati
Context: Recently, Prime Minister paid tribute to Dayanand Saraswati on the 200th birth anniversary of the social reformer, hailing his contributions towards the fight against social discrimination and untouchability. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: The Life and Work of Dayanand Saraswati Hinduism Under 19th-century Colonial Rule Founding the Arya Samaj and Vedic […]
What is the Concept of Office of Profit?
Context: Recently, Ramesh Bais, who was transferred as Governor of Maharashtra, has left the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi without making public the Election Commission’s opinion on whether Chief Minister Hemant Soren should be disqualified for allegedly allocating a mining lease to himself when he was the mining and forest minister of Jharkhand. Relevance: GS II- […]
Women’s Work Participation Measurement
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-1: Women Empowerment and related Issues. GS Paper -2: Education and Skill Development. Mains Question Propose improvements to the methodology for measuring the true participation of women in the workforce. (150 Words) Key Takeaways Women’s participation in salaried work encourages families to forgo such domestic tedium and invest in time-saving infrastructure, like LPG cylinders. […]
The Law and Order Matrix in India requires a reboot
Context The recently held annual All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police saw a departure from the past when some topics that were discussed made their way into the public eye. This sparked some debate over how to handle certain issues, particularly those on the border. Relevance GS Paper-3: Security Challenges and their Management […]
About Namami Gange Programme
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? Namami Gange Programme was launched in June 2014 for a period up to 31st March, 2021 to rejuvenate River Ganga and its tributaries with a budgetary outlay of Rs.20,000 crore. Considering the need and spread of the Programme, Government of India has further approved Namami Gange […]
KhananPrahari Mobile App and CMSMS Web App
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Indian Government launched KhananPrahari mobile app and Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System (CMSMS) web app to report unauthorized coal mining activities and monitor them with the help of law enforcement authorities. KhananPrahari Mobile App and CMSMS Web App for Reporting Illegal Coal Mining Measures to Reduce […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 February 2023
