World Bank Webinar on India’s Renewable Energy Landscape
Context: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) recently participated in an international webinar organized by the World Bank. The session focused on India’s renewable energy scenario, highlighting its ambitious targets to address climate change and ensure energy security. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Points from IREDA’s World Bank Webinar […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 February 2024
Current Affairs 20 February 2024
CONTENTS Unlawful Activities Prevention Act Context: Supreme Court Denies Bail in UAPA Case Recently, the Supreme Court rejected bail for an accused linked to an alleged Khalistan module, asserting that the principle of ‘bail is rule, jail is the exception’ does not apply under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]
PIB Summaries 20 February 2024
CONTENTS IREDA’s Contribution to World Bank Webinar on India’s Renewable Energy Landscape Context: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) recently participated in an international webinar organized by the World Bank. The session focused on India’s renewable energy scenario, highlighting its ambitious targets to address climate change and ensure energy security. Relevance: GS III: Indian […]
Static Quiz 20 February 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 February 2024
CONTENTS India-Greece Bilateral Relations Context: The forthcoming state visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to New Delhi on February 21-22 marks a crucial step in the development of a strategic relationship between India and Greece. This process was initiated with the historic visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Greece in August 2023, […]
About National Science Day 2024
Context: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology recently released the theme for the “National Science Day 2024”, titled “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat”. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: National Science Day (NSD) Celebration History: What is Raman Effect? -Source: The Hindu
About Anti-Satellite Weapon
Context: Russia is actively working towards a formidable new development in space technology, focusing on creating a nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Anti-Satellite Weapon (ASAT): Unveiling Orbital Disruption Weapon Design and Objective: Types of ASATs: Varied Attack Techniques: Global ASAT Prowess: Challenges and Concerns: -Source: The Hindu
International Single Species Action Plan
Context: Recently, the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14) adopted the Single Species Action Plan for conservation of the Hawksbill Turtle. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: International Single Species Action Plan under AEWA Key Instrument for Conservation: […]
Launch of INSAT-3DS Meteorological Satellite via GSLV-F14 Rocket
Context: The INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite is set to embark on its space journey aboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV), marking a crucial mission. The GSLV-F14, known colloquially as the “naughty boy” for its checkered history, will take off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]