Current Affairs Quiz 09 September 2023
Current Affairs 09 September 2023
CONTENTS Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023 Context: Recently, the awards for Swachh Vayu Survekshan (Clean Air Survey) 2023 were announced. The survey was conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023 Assessment Criteria The evaluation of cities in SVS 2023 is based on eight key parameters: Performance […]
PIB Summaries 09 September 2023
CONTENTS India’s PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at the 2023 RCI Conference Context: Recently, the 2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Conference was organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Tbilisi, Georgia where India showcased its PM Gatishakti National Master Plan. Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes Dimensions of the Article: About PM Gati Shakti: PM GatiShakti is based on […]
Static Quiz 09 September 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 September 2023
CONTENT Before The Waters Rise Context: Intense rainfall and flooding have been documented across various north Indian states in recent months, shedding light on a concerning situation. Although India has established a robust early warning system (EWS) for cyclones, there are significant deficiencies in our capacity to issue flood alerts. As we confront the rising […]
Nataraja Sculpture To Grace G20 Venue In Delhi
Dementia: A Complex Syndrome
Context: Recently, Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit organisation, launched a national dementia support line and DemClinic, an online memory screening clinic. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Dementia: A Complex Syndrome Identifying Signs and Symptoms Challenges in Treatment Global Impact of Dementia A Public Health Priority Monitoring Progress -Source: The Hindu
About The Zero Draft Plastic Pollution Treaty
Context: The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) concluded with the member states mandating the INC secretariat to develop a zero draft to end plastic pollution including in the marine environment. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Zero Draft Plastic Pollution Treaty Plastic Pollution: A Global Environmental Crisis Plastic […]
About The Marine Sand Watch
Context: Recently, a newly launched data platform called “Marine Sand Watch” sheds light on this critical issue, revealing the scale of sand extraction and its far-reaching consequences. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Marine Sand Watch The Marine Sand Watch is a significant initiative aimed at monitoring and tracking activities related […]
Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control
Context: The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has recently released an “Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control.” Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Major Highlights of the Report: Invasive Alien Species: Invasive alien species, also known as invasive exotic species or non-native species, are organisms introduced to regions or ecosystems […]