Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting announced that legendary actress Ms Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2021. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan: Father of the Green Revolution in India
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, fondly known as MS Swaminathan and celebrated as the architect of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passed away at the age of 98 in Chennai this Thursday. Born on August 7, 1925, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Swaminathan wore many hats – an agronomist, agricultural scientist, plant geneticist, and a devoted humanitarian. He was […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 September 2023
Current Affairs 28 September 2023
CONTENTS India Ageing Report 2023 Context: The India Ageing Report 2023 was released recently by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key highlights of the report Key Data Sources: Projection of Elderly Population: Decadal Growth Rate: Population Aged […]
PIB Summaries 28 September 2023
CONTENTS Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting announced that legendary actress Ms Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2021. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Dadasaheb Phalke Award PRIP Scheme Context: Recently, the union Minister of Chemicals […]
Static Quiz 28 September 2023 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 September 2023
CONTENTS: Temple Crisis In Uttarakhand Context: The year commenced with a disastrous event, as reports surfaced about the temple town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district facing a crisis. The town was said to be ‘sinking,’ and signs of structural damage appeared on both residential and commercial buildings. This led to a humanitarian emergency, with […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 September 2023
Current Affairs 27 September 2023
CONTENTS Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act Context: The Union Home Ministry extended for another six months the disturbed area status in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Relevance: GS III- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) AFSPA Acts in […]
Climate Change and Diseases- The Connection
Context: In its most recent report published this March, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issues a stark warning: climate change increases the global risk of infectious diseases. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: Climate change is leading to a global risk of infectious diseases. Analyse. Suggest some measures to break this cycle. (15 marks, 250 […]