National Gopal Ratna Award 2024
Context: The Nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Award for the year 2024 will be opened from the 15th of July. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About National Gopal Ratna Award 2024: About the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: Mission Objectives: -Source: PIB, The Hindu
Floral Waste is boosting circularity in economy
Context: The floral waste sector in India is experiencing new growth, marked by its multifaceted benefits. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Waste to Wealth: Highlighted Initiatives in Waste Management: Swachh Bharat Mission for Solid Waste Management: Waste Management Rules and Guidelines: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Mechanism: Waste Processing Capacity: -Source: […]
Need for bolstering MSMEs
Context: Recently, Union Minister for MSMEs said six pillars were identified as focus areas for the growth of the MSME sector namely Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: Understanding MSMEs in India Pointers about MSMEs in India Measures that can give some hope to […]
The Problem of Food Inflation
Context: India has been witnessing a continued growth in the GDP, but the core inflation seems set on a downward trajectory. The food inflation has stayed stubbornly elevated, restricting the fall in the consumer price index (CPI). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Calculation of Food Inflation in India: Factors Contributing to […]
Secular remedy for Divorced Muslim women: SC
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently held that divorced Muslim women are entitled to maintenance under the “secular” Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure; Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries’ Dimensions of the Article: What are the […]
BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Context: The 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat will begin today in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of BIMSTEC Strategic Significance for India […]
Current Affairs 11 July 2024
Contents: BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat Context: The 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat will begin today in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 July 2024
Static Quiz 11 July 2024 (Environment)
PIB Summaries 11 July 2024
Contents International Maritime Organization Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? A high-level Indian delegation from India is set to participate in the 132nd session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London. International Maritime Organization (IMO): Membership: Role: Structure of IMO: India’s Engagement with IMO: PM GatiShakti Focus: GS II- […]