Current Affairs Quiz 31 May 2024
RBI Launches Three Major Initiatives
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched three major initiatives. Relevance: Facts for Prelims RBI’s Digital Initiatives PRAVAAH Portal: Retail Direct Mobile App: FinTech Repository: EmTech Repository: -Source: The Hindu
First GPS-Tagged Eurasian Whimbrel Spotted in Chhattisgarh
Context: For the first time, a long-distance migratory bird, the Eurasian or common whimbrel, tagged with a Global Positioning System (GPS) transmitter, was captured on camera in the state of Chhattisgarh. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About the Eurasian Whimbrel Distribution: Habitat: Physical Features: Behavior: Conservation Status: -Source: The Hindu
Overview of Microcephaly
Context: Recently, a study revealed that a gene called SASS6 and its variants have been implicated in a developmental process that causes microcephaly. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of Microcephaly Definition and Detection: Causes: Common causes include: Symptoms: Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
Cyclone Remal Triggers Fatal Incidents and Landslides in Northeast India
Context: Cyclone Remal recently struck the West Bengal coastline, leading to the deaths of six people in related incidents. In the Northeast, heavy rainfall caused by the cyclone triggered landslides in Meghalaya, Mizoram, Assam, and Nagaland, resulting in at least 30 fatalities. The entire region, including Sikkim and northern West Bengal, is prone to landslides. […]
IMD Investigates Record Temperature Reading at Mungeshpur Weather Station
Context: The Mungeshpur weather station in Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius, setting an all-time record for any location in India. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) later clarified that the record-breaking temperature was likely due to a sensor error or local factor. The IMD is currently investigating the data and sensors […]
IUCN Report Warns of Global Mangrove Ecosystem Collapse
Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a new report indicating that half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapsing. This is the IUCN’s first comprehensive global assessment of mangroves. The report, titled “Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems,” was unveiled on International Day for Biodiversity (22nd May). Relevance: […]
Neglect of Menstrual Hygiene for Female Prisoners in India
Context: Despite significant progress in menstrual hygiene management, with around 80% of young women aged 15-24 using safe menstrual products according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-2020), women in Indian prisons remain neglected. Improvements have been seen in urban areas and among certain groups, but societal biases against female prisoners, who are often […]
Current Affairs 31 May 2024
CONTENTS Neglect of Menstrual Hygiene for Female Prisoners in India Context: Despite significant progress in menstrual hygiene management, with around 80% of young women aged 15-24 using safe menstrual products according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-2020), women in Indian prisons remain neglected. Improvements have been seen in urban areas and among certain […]
PIB Summaries 31 May 2024
CONTENTS eMigrate project Context: Recently, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is entered into between Ministry External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Common Service Centre eGovernance Services India Limited to create a synergy between CSC SPV & MEA to provide the eMigrate services through CSCs in the country. Relevance: Facts for […]