About National Testing Agency (NTA)
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court refused to stay the counselling for admissions of students to medical colleges over alleged paper leak and irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate (UG) examination 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About National Testing Agency (NTA): Functions: NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test): -Source: Indian Express
About Enterobacter Bugandensis
Context: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have carried out a collaborative study of the behaviour of multi-drug resistant pathogens aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Enterobacter Bugandensis: Key Characteristics: What is the Multi-Drug-Resistant Pathogen? -Source: Down To Earth
About Notified Disasters
Context: The ongoing spell of extreme heat in many parts of the country has once again reopened discussions on the inclusion of heatwaves as one of the notified disasters under the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005. Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: About Notified Disasters: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Disaster Management […]
About Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme
Context: Recently, the gem and jewellery sector has been granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status by the Ministry of Finance, easing export-import processes with shorter cargo release times and reduced bank guarantees. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme Overview of the AEO Programme Benefits of AEO Status Eligibility […]
Background of the National Litigation Policy
Context: With an aim to reduce the burden of pending court cases in which the government is a party, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice approved the National Litigation Policy, which will now be sent to the Cabinet for approval. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Background of the National […]
Agnipath Scheme Faces Opposition
Context: The ruling-party government’s ambitious Agnipath scheme, announced in June 2022, has been facing opposition from various political parties and Armed Forces veterans. Ongoing concerns highlight the scheme’s impact on military recruitment and the welfare of soldiers. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Agnipath Scheme? Issues Associated […]
RBI’s Aspirational Goals for India’s Fast-Growing Economy
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined several aspirational goals in preparation for India’s fast-growing economy, aiming to be “future-ready” by the time it reaches its centenary year, RBI@100. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are the Aspirational Goals of RBI? Capital Account Convertibility: Non-Resident Transactions: Digital Payment […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 June 2024
Current Affairs 13 June 2024
CONTENTS RBI’s Aspirational Goals for India’s Fast-Growing Economy Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined several aspirational goals in preparation for India’s fast-growing economy, aiming to be “future-ready” by the time it reaches its centenary year, RBI@100. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are the Aspirational Goals of […]
PIB Summaries 13 June 2024
CONTENTS Bhagwan Birsa Munda Context: The Jharkhand Governor and Chief Minister recently paid tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda on his death anniversary. Relevance: GS I- History About Birsa Munda Birsait Munda Rebellion Software Technology Parks of India Context: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) recently celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Software Technology Parks […]