About Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)
Context: A new study released June 11, 2024, has reported the first significant decrease in atmospheric concentrations of potent ozone-depleting substances (ODS) known as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Ozone-depleting substances (ODS): The Montreal Protocol: Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol: -Source: The Hindu
Jyotirmath and Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham
Context: Recently, the Uttarakhand government has renamed Joshimath tehsil as Jyotirmath and Kosiyakutoli tehsil as Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Joshimath: Kosiyakutoli: Badrinath Dham: -Source: Indian Express
About Ultrasound Imaging
Context: Experts highlighted the importance of ultrasound for the early detection of fatty liver disease, noting that blood tests alone might not offer a prompt diagnosis. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Ultrasound Imaging: -Source: The Hindu
About Crete Island
Context: During excavations for an airport on Greece’s largest island of Crete, a large circular monument dating back 4000 years was unearthed. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Crete Island: -Source: The Hindu
Overview of Atomic Clocks
Context: Researchers have built a portable optical atomic clock that can be used onboard ships. Relevance: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Atomic Clocks: Mechanism of Atomic Clocks: Types of Atomic Clocks: -Source: The Hindu
Global Economic Prospects Report
Context; According to the recently released Global Economic Prospects Report by the World Bank, India is predicted to remain the fastest-growing major economy globally, with a projected GDP growth rate of 6.6% for FY25. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Global Findings: South Asian Region (SAR) Findings: India-Specific Findings: Risks to the Global Economy Identified in […]
Growth in Coal-Fired Thermal Capacity and Alleged Misrepresentation of Coal Quality
Context: According to the data on NITI Aayog’s energy dashboard, India’s coal-fired thermal capacity grew to 218 GW in FY24 from 205 GW in FY20, marking a 6% growth. Additionally, a recent report alleges that in 2014, a company misrepresented low-grade Indonesian coal as high-quality and sold it to a public power generation company in […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 June 2024
Current Affairs 15 June 2024
CONTENTS Growth in Coal-Fired Thermal Capacity and Alleged Misrepresentation of Coal Quality Context: According to the data on NITI Aayog’s energy dashboard, India’s coal-fired thermal capacity grew to 218 GW in FY24 from 205 GW in FY20, marking a 6% growth. Additionally, a recent report alleges that in 2014, a company misrepresented low-grade Indonesian coal […]
PIB Summaries 15 June 2024
CONTENTS Electronic Transfer of Duty Drawback Funds Context: Recently, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has decided to electronically transfer duty drawback funds via the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) directly to exporters’ bank accounts to ensure transparency and efficiency. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Duty Drawback: Significance […]