About the Kyasanur Forest Disease
Context: Two people from Karnataka since January 1, 2024 have died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease, a viral infection. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues) About the Kyasanur Forest disease -Source: The Hindu
Periodic Labour Force Survey 2022-23
Context: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the survey period is July to June every year. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details of the PLFS -2022-23: Definition of Unemployment: Measurement of Unemployment Rate: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Overview: […]
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
Context: The Governemnt has recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana, a sub scheme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has two components The areas expected to be covered […]
RBI’s Inflation Target
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasised on achieving the four-per cent inflation target for providing the necessary bedrock for sustainable growth. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Monetary Policy Review Understanding Inflation: Definition and Impact Definition of Inflation: Impact of Inflation in India: Causes of Inflation: Methodology […]
Bharat Ratna conferred to former Prime Ministers
Context: The Government of India announced Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award for former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh as well as agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About PV Narasimha Rao: During his Tenure: About Chaudhary Charan Singh: About M.S. Swaminathan: When it comes […]
Tribal Groups Oppose Scrapping India-Myanmar FMR
Context: The tribal groups of Manipur and Mizoram are opposing the decision of the Government to end the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between Indian and Myanmar. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar: A Shift in Policy Introduction to FMR: Historical Context: Current Status: New […]
Current Affairs 09 February 2024
Contents: Tribal Groups Oppose Scrapping India-Myanmar FMR Context: The tribal groups of Manipur and Mizoram are opposing the decision of the Government to end the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between Indian and Myanmar. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar: A Shift in Policy Introduction […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 February 2024
PIB Summaries 09 February 2024
Contents: Namami Gange Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? As per the latest information shared by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, a total 457 number of projects (including sewage infrastructure) have been sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹ 38,438.05 crore, out of which a total of 280 projects have been completed […]