Overview of NASA’s CHAPEA Project
Context: After a year-long simulated Mars mission as part of the CHAPEA project, a Nasa crew emerged from their 17,000 sq ft habitat at Johnson Space Centre. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Overview of NASA’s CHAPEA Project Purpose and Objectives Mission Structure Simulation Details Upcoming Missions -Source: Times of India
About the Squalus Hima
Context: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from a fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Squalus Hima Discovery and Habitat Commercial Importance Distinguishing Features Comparison with Squalus lalannei -Source: The Hindu
Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on PwDs in Media
Context: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court issued comprehensive guidelines to prevent stereotyping and discrimination against persons with disabilities (PwDs) in visual media, including films and documentaries. The guidelines were issued while hearing a plea to ban the film “Aaankh Micholi” for its derogatory portrayal of PwDs. However, the SC declined to interfere with […]
Delhi Urban Land and Immovable Property Records Bill 2024
Context: The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (MoHUA) is working on a law – the Delhi Urban Land and Immovable Property Records Bill 2024, that would bring all urban land and building records in the national capital under a single Authority. Relevance: GS II Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Major Impediments in […]
India’s Ambitious Airport Expansion Plan
Context: India aims to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an anticipated eightfold increase in passenger traffic. This ambitious expansion involves both developing existing airstrips and constructing new airports across the country to accommodate the growing demand. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Factors Driving the Expansion […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 July 2024
Current Affairs 15 July 2024
CONTENTS India’s Ambitious Airport Expansion Plan Context: India aims to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an anticipated eightfold increase in passenger traffic. This ambitious expansion involves both developing existing airstrips and constructing new airports across the country to accommodate the growing demand. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of […]
PIB Summaries 15 July 2024
CONTENTS Central Information Commission Context: The Central Information Commission has powers to constitute benches and frame regulations, the Supreme Court has said while observing that the autonomy of CIC is of paramount importance for its effective functioning. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Information Commission: The Central Information Commission (CIC) […]
Static Quiz 15 July 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 July 2024
CONTENTS The Union Government’s Rein on Financial Transfers to Different States Context: Since the beginning of the Fourteenth Finance Commission’s award period in 2015-16, the Union government has been reducing financial transfers to the States. This is surprising, given that the Fourteenth Finance Commission recommended increasing the States’ share of Union tax revenues to 42%, […]