United Nations Global Stocktake Report
Context: The climate crisis became intricately entwined with the G20 summit in Delhi, especially in the conversations about clean energy, sustainable development, and the shared responsibility needed to prevent it. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: The recently released UN Global Stocktake Report must form the basis of negotiations to aid the discovery and adoption of […]
About Dark Patterns
Context: India’s recent actions to control deceptive e-commerce tactics, referred to as “dark patterns,” are a delayed yet commendable move. The government’s engagement with industry players and consumer advocacy organizations has culminated in the release of preliminary guidelines aimed at curbing dark patterns. This is open for public input by October 5, and is expected […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 September 2023
RBI, Banks Plan New Features To Boost CBDC Transactions
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is collaborating with financial institutions to incorporate fresh functionalities aimed at promoting the adoption of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), often referred to as the e-rupee. This information comes from six individuals who are knowledgeable about the situation. Relevance: GS3- Indian Economy Dimensions of the article: About […]
Apple Country Gets Ground Ready for Cannabis Cultivation
Context: Hemp refers to a botanical category of Cannabis sativa strains that are cultivated explicitly for industrial or medical purposes. While it is grown in certain regions of Himachal Pradesh, its cultivation is prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Relevance: GS2- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the article: About […]
Japan Keen to Deepen Defence Ties With India
Context: Recently, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized that Japan views India as a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific and is eager to foster stronger defense collaboration to enhance maritime security in the region Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of are article: India-Japan ties Economic Ties: A significant test of Japan’s reliability as a friend occurred in […]
Housewives Make Up Over 50% of India’s Female Suicides
Context: September 10 marked the observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, an initiative that was launched in 2003 with the goals of raising awareness about the critical issue, reducing societal stigma, and increasing overall awareness. Relevance: Dimensions of the article: World Suicide Prevention Day: The annual observance of this day serves to bring attention to various […]
About A Morocco Earthquake
Context: A significant seismic event (magnitude 6.8) occurred in Morocco, impacting regions that encompassed the Atlas Mountains and the renowned city of Marrakech. Earthquakes are infrequent in North Africa, and this particular one was characterized as the most powerful ever documented in the mountainous area. Relevance: Dimensions of the article: Location of Morocco: Morocco is […]
Outcomes of the G20 Summit 2023
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday by handing over a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the bloc. Relevance: GS Paper – 2- Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the article: About G20: The G20 Summit serves as an international […]
About The Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)
Context: As a component of the Indian government’s effort to regulate the retail prices of rice, wheat, and flour (atta), weekly electronic auctions are conducted. The 11th e-auction for the fiscal year 2023-24 took place on September 6, 2023. In this auction, a total of 2.0 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of wheat sourced from 500 […]