Current Affairs Quiz 14 May 2024
About Mammoth Carbon Capture Plant
Context: Recently, the world’s largest facility designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere started operations in Iceland. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Mammoth Carbon Capture Plant: Functionality: What is Direct Air Capture? -Source: Down To Earth
About Indian Ocean Basin-wide (IOBW) Index
Context: According to the study, the Indian Ocean basin-wide (IOBW) index exhibits a close association with dengue outbreaks in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Indian Ocean Basin-wide (IOBW) Index: Key Facts about Dengue: -Source: The Hindu
Key Points About Himalayan Magpies
Context: Recently, the enchanting Himalayan magpies have garnered increased attention as researchers delve deeper into their habitats and behaviours. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Key Points About Himalayan Magpies: -Source: The Hindu
Indian Space Situational Assessment Report 2023
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently published the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023. This report offers a detailed analysis of India’s space assets and assesses their vulnerability to potential collisions in space. The ISSAR provides valuable insights into the current state of India’s space infrastructure and aims to enhance the […]
Demographic Shifts in India’s Religious Composition
Context: A recent analysis by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PM-EAC) reveals that between 1950 and 2015, the percentage of Hindus in India has decreased by 7.82%. Conversely, the percentages of Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs have shown an upward trend during the same period, highlighting significant demographic shifts in India’s religious composition […]
China Surpasses US as India’s Largest Trading Partner
Context: According to data released by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), China has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the fiscal year 2023-24, with two-way commerce totaling USD 118.4 billion. This marks a narrow overtaking of the United States, whose two-way trade with India amounted to $118.3 billion during the same period. The […]
Does Work from Home Benefit Working Mothers?
Context: In their October 2023 University of Virginia working paper titled “Has the Rise of Work-from-Home Reduced the Motherhood Penalty in the Labor Market?”, Emma Harrington and Matthew E. Kahn explore the potential impact of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements on the “motherhood penalty” phenomenon. Relevance: GS2- Role of Women GS3- Mains Question: With reference to the […]
An Overview of the Smart Cities Mission
Context: The NDA-1 administration, cognizant of global trends on smart cities, aimed to adapt through the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). This led to the unveiling of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) in June 2015, targeting a hundred cities over five years. The SCM, a flagship initiative of the NDA-1 government, has however, taken […]
About Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji
Context: PM has paid tribute to Gurudev RabindranathTagore on Tagore Jayanti (May 9th). Relevance: GS I- History About Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji Contributions of Gurudev Ji