British Academy Book Prize 2023
Context: Nandini Das, an India-born author, won the British Academy Book Prize 2023 for Global Cultural Understanding, for her book ‘Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire.’ Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the British Academy Book Prize: -Source: Indian Express
About the Awaous Motla
Context: Recently, a group of scientists discovered an edible freshwater fish available in the markets of western Odisha. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Awaous Motla: Mahanadi River: -Source: The Hindu
Future Leaders Scholarship Programme
Context: Recently Imperial College London announced its biggest-ever scholarship programme for Indian students. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Future Leaders Scholarship Programme Overview: Scholarship Coverage: Eligible Fields of Study: Promoting Gender Diversity: Empowering Talented Students: Additional Partnerships: -Source: Times of India
One Nation One Registration Platform
Contex: The National Medical Commission (NMC) is all set to launch its “one nation, one registration platform” for doctors across India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: One Nation, One Registration Platform: Objectives and Features: About National Medical Commission (NMC): Composition: Autonomous Boards: Reforms and Objectives: Functions and Responsibilities: -Source: […]
OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2023
Context: The latest report titled Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2023 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has shed light on the implicit taxation of Indian farmers in 2022. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Report: Market Price Support (MPS): Negative MPS in India: Impact of Export Policies in India: […]
Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors for Supervising Livestock Schemes
Context: The Centre has decided to deploy National Level Monitors (NLM) to oversee the implementation of its livestock schemes including National Livestock Mission and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Livestock Mission (NLM) Inception and Realignment Objective Aims Implementing Agency Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 November 2023
Current Affairs 03 November 2023
CONTENTS Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors for Supervising Livestock Schemes Context: The Centre has decided to deploy National Level Monitors (NLM) to oversee the implementation of its livestock schemes including National Livestock Mission and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Livestock Mission (NLM) Inception and […]
PIB Summaries 03 November 2023
CONTENTS Kozhikode and Gwalior in UNESCO Creative Cities Network Context: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has welcomed 55 new cities into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Notably, two Indian cities have joined this network: Kozhikode in Kerala, designated as the ‘City of Literature,’ and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, recognized as the […]