Static Quiz 08 May 2023 (Polity)
Current Affairs Quiz 08 May 2023
India Witnesses Rare Aurora Lights
Context: India, for the first time witnessed the rare aurora lights from Ladakh. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: India captures Northern lights: What is a Solar flare? What is a Geomagnetic storm? What is aurora? Why do auroras come in different colors and shapes? -Source: Times of India
Lithium Deposits Discovered in Rajasthan
Context: After Jammu and Kashmir, lithium reserves have been traced in Rajasthan. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Dimensions of the Article: New Lithium Deposits: Lithium Metal Significance of Lithium China’s Lithium Dominance -Source: Live Mint
India’s Coal Imports Surge
Context: India’s coal imports increased by 30 per cent to 162.46 million tonnes in the 2022-23 financial year against 124.99 MT in the year-ago period Relevance: GS-III Indian Economy, Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What is Coal? Coal is divided into two groups in India: Types of Coal It can be […]
Drop In Prices Of Edible Oils
Context: A body of oil millers and oil seek traders in Gujarat has appealed to the central government to take measures to arrest the slide to protect Indian oilseeds producers. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agricultural Resources, Food Security), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What are its effects? About India’s […]
World Thalassemia Day 2023
Context: World Thalassemia Day is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on May 8th to raise awareness about the condition among the local public and policymakers, apart from supporting and strengthening the morale of the victims who have battled for years with this fatal disease. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What are […]
Drip Irrigation Requires More Support
Context Relevance: GS-2: Government Policies, Governance and related issues. GS-3: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; Drip Irrigation. Mains Question What role does drip irrigation play in Indian agriculture? Also, make some recommendations for ways to promote the use of drip irrigation. (250 Words). Highlights: Drip irrigation: What is it? The best method for delivering nutrients […]
The Unrest in Manipur
Context An eviction drive by the BJP-led government targeting a particular tribal group has caused unrest in Manipur since February 2023. The non-tribal Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status has exacerbated the conflict and led to violent protests and arson. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and […]
Current Affairs 08 May 2023
Contents: World Thalassemia Day Context: World Thalassemia Day is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on May 8th to raise awareness about the condition among the local public and policymakers, apart from supporting and strengthening the morale of the victims who have battled for years with this fatal disease. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the […]