13 East-Flowing Rivers Between Mahanadi and Pennar Run Dry
Context: According to data released by the Central Water Commission (CWC), at least 13 east-flowing rivers between the Mahanadi and Pennar basins are currently devoid of water. This alarming situation underscores the severity of the water crisis affecting these regions and highlights the urgent need for sustainable water management practices, conservation efforts, and effective water […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2024
Current Affairs 17 April 2024
CONTENTS Water Crisis: 13 East-Flowing Rivers Between Mahanadi and Pennar Run Dry Context: According to data released by the Central Water Commission (CWC), at least 13 east-flowing rivers between the Mahanadi and Pennar basins are currently devoid of water. This alarming situation underscores the severity of the water crisis affecting these regions and highlights the […]
PIB Summaries 17 April 2024
CONTENT IPEF to Host Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore Context: The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) has announced plans to organize a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore on 5th-6th June 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum Initiative: Objective: Key Features: IPEF Pillars of Cooperation: Member Countries:
Static Quiz 17 April 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 April 2024
CONTENTS Allowing Foreign Institutional Investors to Invest in Green Bonds in India Context: In the recent development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the green light for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) to invest in India’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs). These FIIs include a diverse range of investors such as insurance companies, pension funds, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 April 2024
PIB Summaries 16 April 2024
CONTENT India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK 2024 Context: The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK: Schedule and Location: Participating Contingents Objective: Tactical Drills: Complexity of the Exercise: Purpose and Outcomes:
Current Affairs 16 April 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Overturns 2021 Judgement in Landmark Curative Petition Context: In a notable decision, the Supreme Court of India has invoked its “extraordinary powers” through a curative petition to reverse its previous judgement from 2021. This ruling overturns an arbitral award of approximately Rs 8,000 crore that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was […]
Static Quiz 16 April 2024 (Polity)