About Mizoram Parachute Gecko
Context Scientists recently discovered a new species of gliding geckos in Mizoram, named Mizoram parachute gecko. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Mizoram Parachute Gecko: Features of the Mizoram Parachute Gecko: About Geckos: Features of Geckos: -Source: Economic Times
Gender Social Norms Index
Context: Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) Key Findings of GSNI 2023: -Source: Down To Earth
Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)
Context: The Central Government recently discontinued the sale of rice and wheat from the central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to State governments. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS): Objective: Process: Reserve Price and Bidding: Types of OMSS Schemes: The present form of OMSS consists […]
SIPRI Findings on Nuclear Arsenals
Context: Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2023 revealed that China could potentially have as many Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) as U.S. or Russia by the end of the decade. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: SIPRI Findings on Nuclear Arsenals Global Nuclear Arsenals: Dominance of Russia and U.S.: Arms Control Concerns: […]
Landfall of a Cyclone Biparjoy
Context: On June 15, the landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy started near Jakhau port in the state’s Kutch district and continued till midnight. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Landfall of a Cyclone The Eye of a Cyclone: During Landfall: Difference from “Direct Hit”: What is the damage caused by a cyclone’s landfall? […]
About Hiroshima AI Process
Context: Recently, in the annual Group of Seven (G7) Summit the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué initiated the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Hiroshima AI Process The Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) is an initiative designed to foster international discussions and collaboration on the governance and interoperability of […]
About The Non-Communicable Diseases
Context: The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) shows that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Non-communicable diseases: Common examples of non-communicable diseases include: Findings of the Study: Significance of the Study: Additional Information: Impact on India: Way […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 June 2023
Current Affairs 16 June 2023
CONTENTS Non-Communicable Diseases Context: The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) shows that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Non-communicable diseases: Common examples of non-communicable diseases include: Findings of the Study: Significance of the Study: Additional Information: Impact […]
India’s Heat Emergency Plan: Rising Heatwaves
Context: Relevance: GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains Question What steps has the Indian government made to combat the growing risk of heatwaves and safeguard communities at risk? Talk about the necessity of long-term planning and comprehensive heat action plans for managing different sectors in light of rising temperatures. (250 Words) Heat Waves A heat […]