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About Dragonfly Mission

Context: Recently, NASA confirmed a Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn’s organic compound-rich moon Titan with a budget of $3.35 billion and a launch date set for July 2028. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Dragonfly Mission Description: Power System: Operational Schedule: Objective: Historical Note: Key Facts about Titan -Source: The Hindu

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives

Context: The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific, in collaboration with other environmental organisations, has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in response to plastic pollution. Relevance: GS: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Overview: Mission: Vision: Approach: Primary Intervention Areas: What is Incineration? […]

Gold Price Dynamics and Correlations

Context: Recently, Global price of gold (24 carat) was $2,349.88 per ounce. In India it was ₹7,174 per gram. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Gold Price Dynamics and Correlations Current Gold Prices: Recent Trends: Correlation Factors: Reasons for Correlations: Factors Determining Global Gold Prices Supply Side Factors: Demand Side Factors: Determinants […]

NCERT Revises Textbooks with New Findings 

Context: The latest revisions by NCERT in its textbooks incorporate DNA analysis findings from Rakhigarhi to emphasize ancient Indian continuity. Other notable changes include highlighting Ahom victories, using honorifics for Shivaji, and modifying terms like “rebel” to “revolt” in historical contexts to present a more accurate and inclusive representation of India’s history and culture. Relevance: […]

CDP-SURAKSHA Overview

Context: The Central government has introduced the CDP-SURAKSHA platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This initiative aims to enhance the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which accounts for nearly one-third of the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]

Opens Second Post Office Branch in Antarctica at Bharati Research Station

Context: The Department of Posts has recently inaugurated a second branch of the post office at the Bharati research station in Antarctica, marking a significant development after almost four decades. Letters intended for Antarctica will now bear a new experimental PIN code, MH-1718, which is customary for a new branch. Currently, Maitri and Bharati are […]

Current Affairs 20 April 2024

CONTENTS Department of Posts Opens Second Post Office Branch in Antarctica at Bharati Research Station Context: The Department of Posts has recently inaugurated a second branch of the post office at the Bharati research station in Antarctica, marking a significant development after almost four decades. Letters intended for Antarctica will now bear a new experimental […]

PIB Summaries 20 April 2024

CONTENTS DURGA-2 Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reported to be testing a prototype of its DURGA-2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray Gun Array) system. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About DURGA-2 Functionality: Advantages: Significance: Countries with Similar Systems: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Context: In the last 24 years, IRDAI steered the […]

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