Current Affairs Quiz 26 June 2024
About Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
Context: The RBI recently revised its priority sector guidelines to encourage banks to provide small loans in economically disadvantaged districts with low average loan sizes. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Priority Sector Lending (PSL): -Source: The Hindu
Declining Flamingo Population at Lake Natron
Context: Experts have reported a steady decline in the population of flamingos at Lake Natron. The decrease is attributed to extreme weather conditions and encroachment, resulting in fewer birds returning to the lake each year. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Lake Natron: Key Facts about the Great Rift Valley: […]
About Didymocarpus Janakiae
Context: A new plant species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Didymocarpus janakiae. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Didymocarpus janakiae -Source: The Hindu
ISRO Completes Final Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the third and final Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment (RLV LEX-03) for the Pushpak vehicle. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: RLV LEX-03 Mission Overview Mission Summary: Technologies and Capabilities Demonstrated: Significance: Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs) Definition: Operational Mechanics: Current Usage: […]
Managed Care Organizations
Context: A leading healthcare chain in South India has announced its foray into comprehensive health insurance. This new venture will integrate insurance and healthcare provision functions under one roof, emulating a managed care organisation (MCO) model. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Managed Care Organizations (MCOs): Background and Development Definition: Historical Context: Development […]
Srinagar Recognized as a ‘World Craft City’
Context: Srinagar has been designated as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC). This follows its recognition as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts three years ago. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: What is World Craft Council (WCC)? Significance of World Craft […]
Kabir’s Life and Teachings
Context: On 22nd June 2024, the Prime Minister commemorated the 647th birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das. Relevance: GS I: History Kabir’s Life and Teachings
Key Features of the Post Office Act 2023
Context; The Post Office Act of 2023 has recently been enacted, replacing the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Features of the Post Office Act 2023 Indian Post Office Act, 1898 Issues with the Post Office Act 2023
Call for Consensus in the Parliament
Context: The Prime Minister of India has vowed to govern through consensus as the 18th Lok Sabha commenced its first session. Both the ruling and the opposition parties have reiterated their commitment to protecting the Constitution, a key theme in the 2024 general election campaign. Despite their claims of seeking consensus and loyalty to the Constitution, there has been […]