Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival
Context: The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF), a state festival of Arunachal Pradesh, will take place at Seijosa in the Pakke Kessang district from January 18-20, 2024. Relevance: GS I: Festivals Dimensions of the Article: Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF): Inaugural Event: Objectives: Theme (2024): Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR): Location: Ecological […]
About Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Context: Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) succeed the incandescent bulbs and fluorescent lamps of previous centuries as the world’s light-source of choice. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs): Diode Basics: LED (Light-Emitting Diode): Advantages of LED: Energy Efficiency: Durability: Instant Illumination: Low Heat Generation: Environmental Impact: Applications of LEDs: […]
About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Context: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, or the Prakash Parv of the tenth Sikh Guru, is celebrated on January 17 this year. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions -Source: Indian Express
Impact of PTSD on Brain Structure
Context: A recent study revealed that individuals diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) exhibit notable reductions in both gray and white matter volume in the cerebellum. This structural change in the brain’s cerebellum may have implications for various cognitive functions and emotional responses among individuals dealing with PTSD. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the […]
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023
Context: According to the ASER 2023, nearly 43% of children in the 14-18 age group cannot read sentences in English, while among their rural counterparts, 25% struggle to read a Class 2 level text in their respective regional language. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 Overview: Background: Survey […]
Anganwadi Workers Strike in Andhra Pradesh
Context: Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh are on strike, seeking improved wages and benefits. The State government has responded by invoking the Essential Services and Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1971, imposing a six-month ban on their strikes due to the perceived impact on Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) at Anganwadi Centres. Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2024
Understanding the Tenth Schedule
Context: The Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly has declined to disqualify 40 MLAs from the Eknath Shinde faction, acknowledging it as the authentic Shiv Sena. The appointment of whip by this group has been deemed valid. Additionally, 14 MLAs from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) group were not disqualified, citing technical reasons under the Tenth […]
The Fading Role of Universities in Society
Context: The directive from the University Grants Commission (UGC) instructing universities and colleges across the country to display the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao logo on their premises is viewed as another effort to limit academic freedom, already under threat. Previously, institutions were directed to engage in activities such as raising awareness about G-20 meetings and participating in […]
Current Affairs 18 January 2024
CONTENTS Anganwadi Workers Strike in Andhra Pradesh: Invocation of ESMA by State Government Context: Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh are on strike, seeking improved wages and benefits. The State government has responded by invoking the Essential Services and Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1971, imposing a six-month ban on their strikes due to the perceived impact on […]