Current Affairs 26 October 2023
CONTENTS Centre Approves ₹22,303Cr. Subsidy on Key Fertilizers Context: On Wednesday, the government unveiled a subsidy of ₹22,303 crore for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers during the current rabi season. It was announced that farmers would continue to have access to the crucial soil nutrient DAP (di-ammonium phosphate) at the existing price of ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag. Relevance: […]
PIB Summaries 26 October 2023
CONTENTS Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership Context: The Union Cabinet has been informed about a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) that was signed in July 2023 between India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. Relevance: International Relations-Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s […]
Static Quiz 26 October 2023 (Geography)
International Migration Outlook 2023
Context: Recently, the ‘International Migration Outlook 2023’ was released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of the International Migration Outlook 2023 Migration to OECD Countries: Refugee Inflows: Increased Worker Migration: Key Facts About OECD: -Source: Down To Earth
Large Language Models
Context: As per Principal Scientific Advisor, India will set up a “high powered committee” to explore the development of Large Language Models (LLMs), tools that harness Artificial Intelligence to create applications that can understand and process human language. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Large Language Models (LLMs): Prominent Example: Generative AI: US-India Collaboration: Deep Tech: Impact […]
India’s Growing Contribution to Global Economic Growth
Context: According to the IMF, India’s contribution to global economic growth is forecasted to increase by 2%. India’s current 16% contribution is projected to grow to 18% over the next five years. This expected growth is attributed to India’s faster economic expansion. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Factors Contributing to India’s […]
About Agnipath Scheme
Context: Recently, an Agniveer passed away on duty at the Siachen glacier, which sparked a controversy regarding the entitlement of pensions and Compensation for the families of Agniveers. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Compensation Promised After the Demise of an Agniveer: Seva Nidhi: Armed Forces Battle Casualty Fund: Army Wives Welfare Association: […]
Marine Cloud Brightening
Context: The concept of marine cloud brightening is gaining prominence recently as a tactic for addressing extreme ocean heat and as a way to reduce coral bleaching and safeguard marine ecosystems. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Marine Cloud Brightening: Mechanism of Marine Cloud Brightening: Potential Benefits: Challenges and Risks Associated with MCB: What is Coral Bleaching? […]
China to Build the World’s Largest Ghost particle Detector
Context: China is constructing an immense neutrino telescope known as Trident in the South China Sea. With a vast size spanning 7.5 cubic kilometers, Trident is designed to detect elusive “ghost particles” called neutrinos. This underwater telescope is expected to be 10,000 times more sensitive than existing instruments, enabling the study of these elusive particles […]
Beyond Compliance for Disability Inclusion
Context: Inclusivity has consistently been championed as a fundamental pillar of progressive societies, a principle that our nation strives to uphold repeatedly. Yet, as we assess the employment landscape in India, we often neglect a significant portion of our population—people with disabilities—when discussing inclusivity. Relevance: GS2- Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by […]