Current Affairs Quiz 17 June 2024
Bumpy Road to COP29
Context: The road to COP29 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku appears bumpy after the mid-year climate talks in Bonn, Germany concluded on June 13, with little progress, according to researchers from the Centre for Science and Environment. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Mitigation Work Programme: The Mitigation Work […]
Search for the Ninth Planet
Context: Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, experts say we may finally be on the cusp of finding it. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About: Characteristics: Current Status: The search for this possible ninth planet in our solar system may […]
Potential of Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) in Food and Feed Applications
Context: Recently, scientists at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) have spotlighted the potential of Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), a protein-rich extract derived from the microalgae ‘Chlorella sorokiniana’, as an ideal ingredient for a wide range of food and feed applications. Relevance: Facts for Prelims What are Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) and Chlorella Sorokiniana? Chlorella […]
Digital Health Incentives Scheme
Context: The central government has given a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) meant for digitising patients’ health records and linking them with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) Here are the key aspects of the scheme: […]
Expansion of BRICS
Context: Recently, BRICS foreign ministers held their first meeting since the BRICS was expanded to add Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia in 2023. They have joined the BRICS with effect from 1st January 2024. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is BRICS? Significance of the Enlarged BRICS Group: Geopolitical […]
Eco-Sensitive Areas in Western Ghats
Context: Recently, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa, three of the six states where the Centre has proposed eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) to protect the Western Ghats, have requested a reduction in the extent of these ESAs to permit development projects. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) Overview of ESZs in […]
Background of the E-flows Monitoring System Launch
Context: The Union Jal Shakti Ministry launched an e-flow ecological monitoring system that allows real-time planning and monitoring of projects, river water quality, and other key parameters. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background of the E-flows Monitoring System Launch: E-flows Monitoring System: Significance of the E-flows Monitoring System: About Namami […]
Current Affairs 17 June 2024
CONTENTS E-Flows Monitoring System Context: The Union Jal Shakti Ministry launched an e-flow ecological monitoring system that allows real-time planning and monitoring of projects, river water quality, and other key parameters. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background of the E-flows Monitoring System Launch: E-flows Monitoring System: Significance of the E-flows […]
PIB Summaries 17 June 2024
CONTENT PM KISAN Context: PM to release 17th installment amount of about Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Some of the categories of beneficiaries who are NOT eligible for benefit under this scheme are: