Current Affairs Quiz 13 July 2024
Current Affairs 13 July 2024
CONTENTS United Nations High Seas Treaty Context: India has recently endorsed and approved the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty. This international agreement aims to safeguard marine biodiversity in the high seas through global collaboration and operates within the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law […]
PIB Summaries 13 July 2024
CONTENTS AgriSURE Context: The Government to soon launch an ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to provide support to Startup and Agripreneurs. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Introduction to AgriSURE Initiative The Government of India is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) aimed at bolstering innovation and sustainability […]
Static Quiz 13 July 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 July 2024
CONTENTS The PDS Impact on Household Expenditure Context: The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a crucial social security initiative in India aimed at ensuring food security. Currently, under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013, up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population are eligible for subsidised foodgrains. By […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES JUNE 2024 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS June 2024 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
Overview of Hannibal Directive
Context: According to a recent report the Israeli military reportedly employed the Hannibal Directive during the October 7 attack by Hamas. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Overview of Hannibal Directive Origin and Response Criticism -Source: Indian Express
Shield-Tail Snake
Context: Recently, researchers have discovered a new species of a shield-tail snake in the Meghamalai-Munnar landscape of the Western Ghats. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Newly Discovered Shield-tail Snake: Uropeltis caudomaculata Key Characteristics of Shield-tail Snakes -Source: The Hindu
Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2024
Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme
Context: DRDO sanctions seven new projects to the private sector under Technology Development Fund scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: Empowering Indigenous Defence Technologies Initiative Overview: Objectives: Funding Support: Project Duration: -Source: The Hindu, PIB