About The Elephanta Caves
Context: A team of researchers recently discovered two rock-cut Shaivite temple caves older than Elephanta near Rajapur, Ratnagiri. Relevance: GS I: History Elephanta Caves: -Source: Times of India
About The Kawah Ijen
Context: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, which provides optical images of Earth’s surface, recently captured stunning images of Kawah Ijen Crater Lake. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Kawah Ijen: Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission: -Source: The Hindu
About Lucy Mission
Context: NASA’s Lucy spacecraft successfully completed its first flyby of an asteroid named Dinkinesh. Relevance: GS III- Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology, Pharma Sector & Health Science Dimensions of the article: About Lucy Mission Aim & Objective: Donald Johnson Asteroid: Asteroids: Rocky objects revolving around the sun that are […]
Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023
Context: The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023, published by the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, a non-profit institution, highlights the challenges and constraints faced by the Local Governments in Indian Cities. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the ASICS Report The ASICS Report on the state of urban […]
Indian Railways Capital Expenditure and Operating Ratio
Context: The Indian Railways has witnessed a substantial increase in capital expenditure after integrating its rail budget with the main budget. However, the operating ratio, which evaluates expenses against revenue, has not shown improvement. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Current Challenges Faced by Indian Railways Indian Railways confronts several pressing issues […]
UPSC Issues Amended Guidelines for State DGP Appointments
Context: Recently, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued amended guidelines emphasizing specific criteria for the appointment of State Directors General of Police (DGPs). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Amendments in UPSC Guidelines for DGP Selection Supreme Court’s Directives on Police Reforms In the Prakash Singh Case of 2006, the Supreme Court of India […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 November 2023
Worker Productivity
Context: Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has stirred debate by encouraging young Indians to work 70 hours per week, drawing comparisons with Japan and Germany’s post-World War II efforts to rebuild. Murthy expressed concern over India’s low worker productivity levels, emphasizing the need for increased work hours to boost the nation’s growth prospects. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 04 November 2023
CONTENTS Culmination of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Context: The Indian Prime Minister marked the culmination of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with the conclusion of the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A Commemorative Event Inception and Inspiration: Conclusion and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birth Anniversary: Foundation Stone for Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial: Meri […]
Current Affairs 04 November 2023
CONTENTS Worker Productivity Context Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has stirred debate by encouraging young Indians to work 70 hours per week, drawing comparisons with Japan and Germany’s post-World War II efforts to rebuild. Murthy expressed concern over India’s low worker productivity levels, emphasizing the need for increased work hours to boost the nation’s growth […]