What is Parboiled Rice?
Context: The Central Government recently imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled rice. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is parboiled rice? There are several processes for parboiling rice: Are all rice varieties suitable for parboiling? Advantages: Disadvantages: -Source: Indian Express
Current Affairs Quiz 28 August 2023
Zonal Councils In India
Context: Union Home Minister will chair the 26th meeting of the Western Zonal Council at Gandhinagar. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are Zonal Councils? Each zonal council consists of the following members Composition: Objectives of the zonal councils: -Source: Indian Express
Naming of Sites on the Moon
Context: While speaking at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, PM Modi announced that the point where the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface would be named Shiv Shakti. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Indian Lunar Names: A Tribute to Pioneers Notable Lunar Features Jawahar Sthal: A Legacy of […]
Rapid Aging of India’s Workforce: Concerns Amidst Youthful Population
Context: India, despite having the world’s largest youth population, is experiencing a rapid aging of its workforce, as indicated by CMIE’s (Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy) Economic Outlook data. This trend is concerning as it signifies a decline in the proportion of young workers and an increase in those nearing 60 years of age among […]
Opinion Paper Raises Concerns about IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea’s Scientific Validity
Context: A recent opinion paper in “Plant and Soil” questions the scientific validity of IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea. It raises doubts about the product’s efficacy and benefits, emphasizing the necessity for rigorous scientific evaluation before introducing nano fertilizers to the market. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Liquid Nano Urea: Innovative Plant Nutrient […]
Current Affairs 28 August 2023
CONTENTS Opinion Paper Raises Concerns about IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea’s Scientific Validity Context: A recent opinion paper in “Plant and Soil” questions the scientific validity of IFFCO’s Nano Liquid Urea. It raises doubts about the product’s efficacy and benefits, emphasizing the necessity for rigorous scientific evaluation before introducing nano fertilizers to the market. Relevance: GS […]
Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation
Context: The Ministry of Coal is promoting the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) transportation strategy, aimed at streamlining the movement of domestic coal. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation: Innovative Multimodal Strategy Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Costs Addressing Coal Movement Challenges Leveraging Coastal Shipping Cost Efficiency and Competitiveness Reducing Congestion and Logistics Enhancement […]
About The National Judicial Data Grid
Context: Recently, the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) has gained significant attention for its role in revolutionizing the way judicial proceedings are managed in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) Online Database for Judicial Proceedings Features for Access and Evaluation Role in Judicial Management Linkage […]
PIB Summaries 28 August 2023
CONTENTS Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation Context: The Ministry of Coal is promoting the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) transportation strategy, aimed at streamlining the movement of domestic coal. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation: Innovative Multimodal Strategy Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Costs Addressing Coal Movement Challenges Leveraging Coastal Shipping Cost Efficiency and Competitiveness Reducing Congestion and […]