About Mashco Piro Tribe
Context: Recently, the previously uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe emerged in Peru due to encroachment and a search for food and safety. Relevance: GS II: Tribes Mashco Piro Tribe Overview: Interactions and Risks: Historical Context: Protection Efforts: Perú Geography: Economic Resources: -Source: Indian Express
Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
Context: Periyar Vision OTT platform was recently launched by Dravidar Kazhagam, a social organisation founded by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. Relevance: GS I: History Periyar E.V. Ramasamy Biographical Overview: Major Contributions: Self-Respect Movement: Dravidar Kazhagam: Political and Social Activism: Influences and Ideologies: Religious and Philosophical Views: Legacy: -Source: Indian Express
About Brown Dwarfs
Context: Researchers have used James Webb Space Telescope observations to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown dwarfs. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Brown Dwarfs Definition and Characteristics: Why They Are Not Stars: Comparison with Planets and Stars: Significance: What is NASA’s James Webb Telescope? What […]
Surge in Domestic Patent Applications in FY24
Context: For the first time, domestic patent applications in FY24 have exceeded those from foreign applicants, driven by a surge in fields such as computer science, IT, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. However, foreign entities still hold a significant share of the patents awarded in India, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all approved applications. Relevance: GS III: […]
National Flag Day 2024
Context: India’s National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian national flag on 22nd July 1947, by the Constituent Assembly, a few days before the country attained Independence from the British on 15th August 1947. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Flag Day Historical Context Resolution and Design Major Laws Governing the National Flag […]
Central Government Plans Rs 50,000 Crore Scheme for Agricultural Reforms
Context: The Central Government is contemplating a new scheme with an allocation of Rs 50,000 crore aimed at incentivizing states to implement agricultural reforms. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Problems Faced by the Agriculture Sector in India NITI Aayog’s Proposal on Agricultural Reforms Overview Historical Context Reforms Under Consideration Key Areas for […]
Madhya Pradesh’s Requirement for CBI Consent
Context: The Government of Madhya Pradesh has announced that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will now require written consent from the state government to initiate any inquiry against state officials. This decision follows a trend where several states have withdrawn general consent for CBI investigations, sparking discussions on the necessity of new legislation to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 July 2024
Current Affairs 23 July 2024
CONTENTS Madhya Pradesh’s Requirement for CBI Consent Context: The Government of Madhya Pradesh has announced that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will now require written consent from the state government to initiate any inquiry against state officials. This decision follows a trend where several states have withdrawn general consent for CBI investigations, sparking discussions […]
PIB Summaries 23 July 2024
CONTENTS Ministry of Defence Announces Fifth Positive Indigenisation List Context: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently issued a fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) that includes various defence items. This initiative is part of the effort to boost self-reliance, minimize imports, and promote the domestic defence sector in India. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of […]