Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2024
About The Kashmir Willow
Context: Over the last few years, bats made of Kashmiri willow have been attracting global attention after making appearances in international games. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Kashmir Willow Origin and Growth: Habitat and Adaptability: Characteristics: Uses: -Source: The Hindu
About U-WIN Portal
Context: The U-WIN portal, a replication of the Covid-19 vaccine management system Co-WIN, is set for a pan-India launch likely by the end of August. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions U-WIN Portal The U-WIN (Universal Immunization Programme – Web Interface for Data Entry and Maintenance) portal is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing […]
Centenary of the First Human EEG
Context: Electroencephalography has recently garnered attention due to the centenary year of the first human EEG, pioneered by German physiologist Hans Berger. While Vladimir Pravdich-Neminsky achieved the first mammalian EEG in 1912 using a dog’s brain, Hans Berger followed in 1924 with the first human EEG, marking a significant milestone in neurological research. Relevance: GS […]
One Scientist-One Product Programme
Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will launch its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ programme on July 16 to improve research in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: News Summary About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Role and Functions -Source: Indian Express
Rising Militant Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
Context: The Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has experienced a significant increase in militant attacks since mid-2021. This escalation has culminated in recent incidents, including an ambush on Army vehicles in the Kathua district and targeted strikes in other areas. This resurgence indicates a shift from historical patterns, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities […]
Supreme Court Overturns Foreigners’ Tribunal Decision in Assam
Context: The Supreme Court has declared Md Rahim Ali, a resident of Assam, a citizen of India, overturning a decision made by the state’s Foreigners’ Tribunal (FT). The FT had earlier declared Ali a foreigner due to minor discrepancies in spellings and dates within his documents, accusing him of entering India illegally on or after […]
Scientific Deep Drilling by Ministry of Earth Science
Context: The Ministry of Earth Science has initiated a scientific deep drilling project of the Earth’s crust to a depth of 6 km, assisted by the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra. The project has already achieved drilling to a depth of 3 km. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Current Affairs 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Scientific Deep Drilling by Ministry of Earth Science Context: The Ministry of Earth Science has initiated a scientific deep drilling project of the Earth’s crust to a depth of 6 km, assisted by the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra. The project has already achieved drilling to a depth of 3 km. […]
PIB Summaries 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: A Reminder of Constitutional Undermining Context: The declaration of 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas serves as a poignant reminder of the period when the Constitution of India was undermined, particularly during the Emergency imposed in 1975. This observance reflects on the significance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional integrity. Relevance: […]