Aditya-L1 Solar Mission
Context: ISRO updated that a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) was performed on India’s first solar mission Aditya L1. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Aditya-L1 Objectives of Aditya-1 What is Lagrange Point 1? -Source: The Hindu
Israel’s Iron Dome and Yom Kippur war
Context: The Hamas militant group launched its worst attack inside the Jewish state’s territory since 1948, killing at least 250 Israelis and abducting several others. The surprise attack has brought back memories of the Yom Kippur war. Journalists have shared an undated video on X of the Iron Dome, Israel’s air defence system, intercepting rockets coming in […]
Nobel Peace Prize 2023
Context: Recently, Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi has been chosen by the Royal Swedish Academy for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize,2023 for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Nobel Peace Prize 2023 Winner: Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi: Reason […]
What is Hate Speech
Context: A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) reveals that a concerning number of lawmakers in India have hate speech cases against them. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is “Hate Speech”? Laws related to hate speech in India Article 19 of the Constitution– Freedom of Speech and Expression […]
Microbiome Research: From Niche to Prominence and Challenging Perceptions
Context: Over the past two decades, Microbiome Research has evolved from a niche subject to a prominent and highly discussed field in science. It primarily focuses on studying microbial interactions and activities within the human gut. Recent assessments have revealed the intricate complexity of the human microbiome, challenging some previously widely accepted notions. Relevance: GS […]
Global Internet Freedom in 2023
Context: According to a report by Freedom House (a Washington DC-based non-profit) on the state of Global Internet Freedom in 2023, there is a concerning trend of declining Internet freedom for the 13th consecutive year, with 29 countries experiencing a deterioration in the environment for human rights online. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 October 2023
Current Affairs 09 October 2023
CONTENTS Global Internet Freedom in 2023 Context: According to a report by Freedom House (a Washington DC-based non-profit) on the state of Global Internet Freedom in 2023, there is a concerning trend of declining Internet freedom for the 13th consecutive year, with 29 countries experiencing a deterioration in the environment for human rights online. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
The Unstoppable ‘Udaan’ of India’s civil aviation
Context: According to an aviation report, the domestic aviation sector experienced a substantial monthly growth rate of 23.13% in August 2023, with domestic passenger numbers soaring to 148.27 lakh. This positive trend in passenger growth indicates the industry’s resilience and recovery from the challenges posed by the global pandemic. Relevance: Mains Question: The Indian civil aviation sector […]
Revisiting the Rail Gauge Debate
Context: In India, the primary railway network operates on Broad Gauge (BG), with a width of 1.676 meters. However, specific projects, such as the rapid rail transport in Delhi, the high-speed line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and several metro rail systems in different parts of the country, are adopting Standard Gauge (SG) with a width […]