About Exercise Tarang Shakti
Context: The Indian Air Force will host an air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024 in August. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Exercise Tarang Shakti: -Source: The Hindu
Matsya 6000
Context: India is set to become the sixth country to have its own deep-sea mission. The first stage of the harbour trial, reaching depths of 40-50 meters, is planned by September 2024. This mission has the potential to significantly contribute to the overall growth of the Indian economy. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Matsya 6000: National […]
About Filoboletus Manipularis
Context: Recently, researchers have discovered a rare species of bioluminescent mushrooms in the forests of Kasaragod which are scientifically known as Filoboletus manipularis. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Filoboletus manipularis: What are Mushrooms? -Source: The Hindu
About Dead Zones
Context: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an above-average summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico covering approximately 5,827 square miles. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Dead Zones How are Dead Zones Formed? -Source: Down To Earth
2024 Kavli Prize Awards
Context: Recently, eight scientists were awarded the 2024 Kavli Prize for their contributions to astrophysics, neuroscience, and nanoscience. All eight scientists awarded the Prize this year are professors at leading American universities. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Kavli Prize 2024 Winners: Kavli Medal -Source: Indian Express
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Visits India
Context: In the first official visit from the US since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was re-elected for a third term, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Delhi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: News Summary What is the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)? […]
Environmental Performance Index 2024
Context: The Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia Center for International Earth Science Information Network released the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) for 2024. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Importance of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Challenges Related to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Key Highlights […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 June 2024
Current Affairs 19 June 2024
CONTENTS Environmental Performance Index 2024 Context: The Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia Center for International Earth Science Information Network released the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) for 2024. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Importance of the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Challenges Related to the Environmental […]
PIB Summaries 19 June 2024
CONTENTS National Survey on AYUSH Systems of Medicine Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the findings of a national survey on Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems of medicine. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the AYUSH Survey Key […]