Current Affairs Quiz 02 February 2024
Appointment Of Chief Minister
Context: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s (JMM) Champai Soren took oath as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand on February 2. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers. Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: Understanding the position of the Chief […]
Draft Prepared to Implement Uniform Civil Code
Context: Shayara Bano, the woman who petitioned triple talaq case in Supreme Court called the UCC bill ‘beneficial’ for women of the Muslim community. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined in Article 37, are […]
NIA Searches Under Way in Tamil Nadu
Context: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently launched simultaneous searches at the premises of several Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) functionaries for their alleged links with foreign-based cadres and sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a proscribed organisation. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article What is the NIA? When […]
Fiscal Deficit Target for FY25
Context: According to the experts, the Budget 2024-25 lowers fiscal deficit target to boost the investor Confidence. The government has set its fiscal deficit target for FY25 at 5.1% of GDP. Relevance: GS-3 Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Fiscal deficit target for FY25: Centre’s fiscal consolidation strategy: What is fiscal deficit? What is […]
Focus on Health of Girls Aged 9-14
Context: The Government proposes to promote vaccination of girls aged 9-14 for prevention of cervical cancer and tackle malnutrition among women in its latest Budget speech. Relevance: GS II: Health, GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Steps to promote Health of girls aged 9-14: Mechanisms Existing in India for Children Constitutional Provisions […]
Rooftop Solar Scheme
Context: Recently, the Finance Minister in her Budget speech announced that the people availing the government’s newly-announced rooftop solar scheme will be entitled to 300 units of free electricity every month and help them save up to Rs 18,000 annually. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya […]
Change in Jharkhand Leadership
Context: Hemant Soren, the leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), resigned as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Wednesday just moments before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested him on charges of money laundering. He is accused of benefiting from tribal land transactions based on forged documents. The judiciary will examine these allegations, raising the question […]
A Blurred Mapping of Internal Female Migration
Context: Internal migration holds significant importance as a vital aspect of physical and social movement in India. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has reported a migration rate of 27% from June 2020 to 2021. It is noteworthy that women, particularly those of working age, constitute a considerable portion of this migrant population. Despite this, there is a lack of […]
Summary of the Interim Union Budget 2024-25
Focus: GS-3 Indian Economy Why in News? Recently, the Finance Minister of India presented the Interim Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament. Key points: