Current Affairs Quiz 20 April 2024
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 […]
Static Quiz 20 April 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 April 2024
CONTENTS Prioritising Scientific Research in India Context: With nearly a billion Indians engaging in the ongoing general election process, what are the priorities for scientists? Whom do they endorse, and what key issues do they hope their elected officials will address and enact? Scientists and other science enthusiasts (as seen in this article) advocate for […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 April 2024
Athletics Federation of India
Context: In a first, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held recently. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Overview Affiliations History and Structure Key Responsibilities Promotion and Development Initiatives -Source: The Hindu
Overview of the Iron Age
Context: A team of archaeologists claimed to have discovered a unique Iron Age megalithic site at Ooragutta near Bandala village in SS Tadvai mandal of Mulugu district, Telangana. Relevance: GS I: History Overview of the Iron Age Definition and Timeline Geographical Spread Introduction and Impact of Iron Technological Advancements End of the Iron Age -Source: […]