Current Affairs Quiz 29 June 2024
Current Affairs 29 June 2024
CONTENTS Record High Cotton Consumption Context: The data recently released by the Ministry of Textiles shows that cotton consumption by the textile industry from October 2023 to September 2024 is one of the highest seen in this decade. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts About Cotton Cultivation: Issues in the Cotton […]
PIB Summaries 29 June 2024
CONTENTS DRDO Transfers MR-MOCR to Indian Navy Context: Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi. Relevance: About Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket: Bhuvan Panchayat geoportal 4.0 Context: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for […]
Role of Civil Service in Democracy- GS Paper 2
The civil service plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing democracy. As the backbone of public administration, civil servants are responsible for implementing government policies, delivering public services, and ensuring the rule of law. Their role is pivotal in sustaining democratic values and practices in several key ways. Click Here To Download PDF First, […]
Static Quiz 29 June 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 June 2024
CONTENTS Are Heatwaves Natural Disasters? Context: North India has currently experienced the longest heatwave in the past 15 years. According to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at least 100 people have died from heat-related illnesses between March 1 and June 18 across India, although this number is likely underreported. The significant […]
Venture Capital and Private Equity Drive Growth Globally
Context: In recent years, venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) have become significant drivers of global innovation and economic growth. This trend marks a crucial transformation in the financial sector, reshaping industries and promoting entrepreneurship in unprecedented ways. Relevance: GS3- Growth and Development Mains Question: Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) reshape industries […]
It is Time for India to Reclaim its Voice on Tibet
Context: The visit of a delegation of U.S. lawmakers to Dharamshala clearly signaled its purpose. This delegation arrived just days after the ‘Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act’ passed in both Houses of the U.S. Congress and awaited President Joe Biden’s signature. The delegation included both Democrat and Republican co-authors of the Bill, invited by […]
About Exercise HOPEX
Context: Exercise HOPEX is the fourth joint exercise of IAF (Indian Air Force) and EAF (Egyptian Air Force) which was held in Egypt from 21 to 26 June. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Exercise HOPEX India and Egypt Relationship
India Africa Postal Leaders Meet
Context: Recently, with the aim of strengthening ties among the administrations of African countries and India in the postal sector, the ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ was organised in India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations India Africa Postal Leaders Meet