PIB Summaries 27 May 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Bal Shakti Puraskar Bal Kalyan Puraskar Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Focus: GS III Infrastructure Why in […]
Static Quiz 27 May 2023 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 26 May 2023
NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System)
Context: The United States recently announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and related equipment to Ukraine. Relevance GS III: Defence About NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System): The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a medium-range ground-based air defense system used by several countries. Here are […]
Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’
Context: Recently, India’s AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ has been ranked at No. 75 in the world at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in Germany. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ Key Features: Benefits: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC): -Source: Indian Express, PIB
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023
Context: The President recently promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 to make a fresh claim of power over the services in the capital. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: The Government of National […]
India will Unveil 18 New PetaFLOP Supercomputers
Context: Recently Union Earth Sciences Minister said that, India will unveil its new 18 petaFLOP supercomputer for weather forecasting institutes later this year. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Significant Advancements from New Supercomputer The new supercomputer is expected to bring significant advancements in weather forecasting capabilities. Here are the key improvements it […]
Census in India
Context: The decennial Census of 2021 has been pushed forward yet again and is unlikely to start till September 2023, at least. Relevance GS I: Population and Related issues Dimensions of the Article: About the Census Key facts about India’s census Significance of census: What are implications of the delay? -Source: The Hindu
About People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)
Context: The Goa launch of the National Campaign for Updating and Verifying the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) represents a noteworthy achievement in documenting and safeguarding India’s abundant biological diversity. The event, hosted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, marks a significant milestone in this endeavor. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology […]
Recusal of Judges
Context: Recently, former Supreme Court judge Justice M.R. Shah refused to recuse himself from hearing a plea by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt to submit additional evidence to back his Gujarat High Court appeal against his conviction in a 1990 custodial death case. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]