About The Varunastra
Context: Indigenously designed and developed heavy-weight torpedo (HWT) Varunastra was recently successfully test-fired with a live warhead against an undersea target by the Indian Navy. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Varunastra: Features of Varunastra: Guidance and Technology: -Source: The Hindu
About Kakhovka Dam
Context: Floodwaters were released throughout the conflict area after a massive Soviet-era dam – Kakhovka Dam – on the Dnipro River that separates Russian and Ukrainian forces in southern Ukraine was breached. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The Kakhovka Dam What Happened to the Kakhovka Dam? Impact of the Dam Collapse: […]
What is Deepfake Technology?
Context: Recently, various news sources have focused on the growing concern over deepfakes, which are fabricated media created using deep learning technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is a deepfake? Background: Where can it be used? Measures to address the threats related to deepfakes: Collaborative actions and collective techniques […]
What is Prepaid Payment Instrument?
Context: A committee reviewing customer service standards for RBI (Reserve Bank of India) regulated entities has recommended the extension of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) toPrepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) to protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are PPIs? What is PPI interoperability? How […]
Draft Pandemic Treaty
Context: The Draft Pandemic treaty also know as “Zero Draft”, is currently under negotiation by Member States at the World Health Assembly. However, there is growing concern that the provisions addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are at risk of being removed from the final text. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Draft Pandemic […]
About Manual Scavenging in India
Context: Recent revelations by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment highlight that only 508 out of 766 districts have declared themselves manual-scavenging free. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Manual Scavenging in India Prevalence of Manual Scavenging in […]
About Cyclone Biparjoy
Context: Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea intensified into a ‘very severe cyclone’. Currently located about 850 km west of Goa, it is expected to move northwards and turn towards Oman in the coming days. While this will help the monsoon onset in Kerala. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: […]
What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? While recommending […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 June 2023
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has decided to allow 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Who can open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?