Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems
Context: Ahead of the implementation of the new criminal laws, at least 23 modifications have been made to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS): About National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB): -Source: The Hindu
About Star Clusters
Context: Astronomers recently discovered five young star clusters, and possibly the oldest star clusters ever, born from the time when the Universe was an infant. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Star Clusters: Open (Galactic) Clusters: Globular Clusters: Associations: -Source: Indian Express
South India’s First and Largest Leopard Safari
Context: South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was recently inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP): Key Facts about Bannerghatta National Park: -Source: The Hindu
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Context: Recently, UNESCO recognized Kozhikode as the ‘City of Literature’ under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Relevance: GS I: Culture What is UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN)? The Annual Conference of Network Cities Indian Cities in the Network -Source: The Hindu
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: Recently, a five-member Pakistani delegation was flown to Jammu’s Kishtwar to inspect power projects set up on the rivers covered under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) of 1960. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighborhood, International Treaties, Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Indus River […]
Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Resisters of 1975 National Emergency
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid homage to the men and women who resisted the National Emergency of 1975. 25th June 2024 marked the 49th anniversary of the declaration of the national emergency in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is an Emergency? Types of Emergency in […]
India’s Rooftop Solar Growth and Future Potential
Context: Rooftop solar (RTS) has the potential to revolutionise India’s energy landscape by offering a sustainable, decentralised, and affordable solution to meet the country’s growing electricity needs and making consumers self-reliant. The country’s installed RTS capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth reported in a single year. As of March 31 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 June 2024
Current Affairs 28 June 2024
CONTENTS India’s Rooftop Solar Growth and Future Potential Context: Rooftop solar (RTS) has the potential to revolutionise India’s energy landscape by offering a sustainable, decentralised, and affordable solution to meet the country’s growing electricity needs and making consumers self-reliant. The country’s installed RTS capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth reported […]
PIB Summaries 28 June 2024
CONTENTS India Africa Postal Leaders Meet Context: Recently, with the aim of strengthening ties among the administrations of African countries and India in the postal sector, the ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ was organised in India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations India Africa Postal Leaders Meet Exercise HOPEX Context: Exercise HOPEX is the fourth joint exercise of […]