About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Context: March 4 is observed as International HPV Awareness Day every year. Relevance: GS II: Health Human Papillomavirus (HPV) -Source: The Hindu
Women, Business and Law Index
Context: India’s ranking improved to 113 out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s Women, Business and Law index. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Women, Business, and Law Index: Advancing Gender Equality in Economies -Source: Economic Times
About Carbon Capture and Storage
Context: Germany recently announced that it would allow carbon capture and off-shore storage for certain industrial sectors. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Mitigating CO2 Emissions -Source: Indian Express
World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan
Context: Recently, the Indian Prime Minister inaugurated the pilot project of World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan, which is currently launched in 11 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across 11 states. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Grain Storage Plan: Enhancing Agricultural Infrastructure Objective: Expected Outcomes: About Primary agricultural credit societies: Objectives of PACS Functions of PACS
About The Rajya Sabha Elections
Context: The Rajya Sabha elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka witnessed cross-voting by MLAs (Mmeber of Legislative Assembly) belonging to different parties. This has once again raised concerns about the sanctity of the election process. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajya Sabha Elections: Constitutional Framework: The election of […]
About Rare Disease Day
Context: Recently, Rare Disease Day was observed on the last day of February. This international awareness day is dedicated to raising awareness of rare diseases and their significant impact on patients and their families. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Rare Disease Day: Global Advocacy Movement: Annual Observance: Focal Point for Advocacy: Collaborative […]
India’s 3-Stage Nuclear Program
Context: Recently, the Indian PM witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This is a historic milestone, marking entry into the vital second stage of India’s three stage nuclear program. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 March 2024
Current Affairs 06 March 2024
CONTENTS India’s 3-Stage Nuclear Program Context: Recently, the Indian PM witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This is a historic milestone, marking entry into the vital second stage of India’s three stage nuclear program. Relevance: GS […]
Green Jobs and the Problem of Gender Disparity
Context: The shift towards low-carbon development in India has the potential to generate approximately 35 million green jobs by the year 2047. Green jobs, as defined by the International Labour Organization, refer to “decent jobs that contribute to the preservation or restoration of the environment.” These opportunities span various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, energy […]