Current Affairs 21 October 2023
CONTENTS Drought in Amazon Rainforests Context: The Amazon rainforest is reeling from an intense drought. Numerous rivers vital for travel have dried up. As a result, there is no water, food, or medicine in villages of indigenous communities living in the area. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Amazon Rainforests: Unprecedented Drought in […]
PIB Summaries 21 October 2023
CONTENTS India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Context: PM Modi will inaugurate the first leg of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), India’s first mass rapid system dedicated to regional connectivity. Trains on the first section will eventually cut the journey time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour. Relevance: GS III: […]
Static Quiz 21 October 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2023
CONTENTS Accelerating Green Innovation Through EVs Context: As innovation progresses, electric vehicles (EVs) are not just propelling us forward but also guiding us towards a more environmentally sustainable future. Given the urgent global climate crisis, there is a growing demand for creative solutions to address environmental challenges. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: As innovation progresses, electric […]
Tropic Of Cancer
About Rafah Crossing
Context: Recently, the area of the Rafah Border Crossing has been reportedly hit by a military strike. Relevance: Places in News Dimensions of the Article: Rafah Crossing Overview: Key Facts about Sinai Peninsula: -Source: The Hindu
About The Niemann-Pick Disease
Context: Recently, parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Union government to notify the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Niemann-Pick Disease Overview: Causes: Symptoms: Classification: Treatment: -Source: Times of India
About The TV-D1 Mission
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever test flight, TV-D1, for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of human spaceflight. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: TV-D1 Mission Objective of the Test: -Source: The Hindu
Appointment of Odhuvars in Chennai Region’s Shaivite Temples
Context: The Tamil Nadu Government appointed 15 Odhuvars, including five women, to serve the deities by singing hymns and praises in Shaivite temples across the Chennai region. Relevance: GS I: Ancient Indian History Dimensions of the Article: Who are Odhuvars? Historical Origin: Significance in the Present: Challenges and Issues Faced by Odhuvars in Tamil Nadu […]
What is Contempt of Court?
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has started Contempt of Court Proceedings against two members of the NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Contempt of court? Contempt of court, as a concept that seeks to protect judicial institutions from motivated attacks and unwarranted criticism, and as a legal mechanism […]