About The Padma Awards
Context: Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 have opened on 1st May 2023. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2023. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: The Padma Awards Is it a title? About Bharat Ratna Therefore: […]
Acharya Vinoba Bhave Jayanti
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti, 11th September. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Acharya Vinoba Bhave Role in Freedom Struggle: Role in Social Work Bhoodan Movement 1951: Gramdan: Brahma Vidya Mandir: Sarvodaya Movement: Some of his works:-
Current Affairs Quiz 13 September 2023
Current Affairs 13 September 2023
CONTENTS Nataraja Sculpture Context: Recently, The G20 Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, featured a stunning 27-foot Nataraja sculpture, the world’s tallest representation of Lord Shiva in his dancing form. Relevance GS I: Indian Art Forms Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Nataraja Statue in Bharat Mandapam: The Lost Wax Method: The lost wax method, also known as […]
PIB Summaries 13 September 2023
CONTENTS Acharya Vinoba Bhave Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti, 11th September. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Acharya Vinoba Bhave Role in Freedom Struggle: Role in Social Work Bhoodan Movement 1951: Gramdan: Brahma Vidya Mandir: Sarvodaya Movement: Some of his works:- Padma […]
Static Quiz 13 September 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 September 2023
CONTENTS No Filter Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has determined that its 2014 judgment, which invalidated Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act governing the CBI, will apply retrospectively from the date the provision (6A) was introduced in 2003. Section 6A mandated that any inquiry into corruption allegations involving officials […]
About The Phanigiri Artefacts
Context: The Phanigiri artefacts, dating from 200 BCE-400 CE and discovered in 1942, are on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims Phanigiri Artefacts: Phanigiri Buddhist Site: Key Findings: Mahayana and Hinayana Depictions: Deification of Buddha: Buddha’s Image: -Source: The Hindu
About Salem Sago
Context: Recently, the Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd. (popularly called SAGOSERVE) received a Geographical Indication Tag, or GI Tag, for Salem sago. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Salem Sago: Tapioca: Climate and Soil Requirements: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and Registration: Significance and […]
About The Global Biofuels Alliance
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Global Biofuels Alliance: The Global Biofuels Alliance is an initiative led by India, with the goal of forming an alliance consisting of governments, international organizations, and industry stakeholders to promote the […]