About United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organising a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) from 26-28 October, 2023 at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF): Country-Led Initiative […]
UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme
Context: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a government-backed initiative to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions, completes six years. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN): Nodal: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 October 2023
Current Affairs 27 October 2023
CONTENTS One nation, One Student ID initiative Context: Several state governments have made requests for schools to obtain parental consent regarding the introduction of a new student identity card. This new ID card, named the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), is a component of the Union government’s ‘One nation, One Student ID’ initiative. Relevance: […]
PIB Summaries 27 October 2023
CONTENTS UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme Context: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a government-backed initiative to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions, completes six years. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN): Nodal: […]
Static Quiz 27 October 2023 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2023
CONTENTS Renewed Risks on the Economic Outlook for 2023-24 Context: On October 6, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained its GDP growth projection for the year at 6.5%. This outlook was based on a balance of factors. While there were risks stemming from geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, volatile financial markets, and an uneven monsoon, […]
Siachen Glacier and Siachen Glacier Significance
BRO Achieves Breakthrough in Crucial Tunnel Work
Context: A highly skilled and motivated team of engineers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has achieved a significant milestone in the ongoing Project Sampark on National Highway 144A (NH144A) from Akhnoor to Poonch. Relevance: GS3- Internal Security Dimensions of the article: More on the achievement About BRO: About Project Sampark: The Project Sampark, initiated […]
20 Vital Signs of Earth
Context: A global team of scientists has issued a warning in a study published in the journal BioScience, stating that twenty of the 35 critical indicators of the Earth’s health have deteriorated to an unprecedented extent, endangering life on our planet. Relevance: GS3- Environment Dimensions of the article: More on the study results Analysis of […]