Current Affairs Quiz 27 July 2024
Static Quiz 27 July 2024 (Environment)
PIB Summaries 27 July 2024
Contents: UNESCO World Heritage list Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Assam’s Charaideo Maidam was recently added to UNESCO World Heritage list. What are UNESCO World Heritage Sites? More about selection and protection of World Heritage Sites 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas Focus: GS-I History Why in News? India is celebrating the 25th […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 July 2024
CONTENTS A New Push in the Bay of Bengal Context: India recently hosted the second BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New Delhi. This event aimed to provide an informal platform for discussions on enhancing cooperation and accelerating actions in areas such as security, connectivity, trade, […]
About The Olympic Order
Context: Recently, Abhinav Bindra was bestowed with the Olympic Award by the International Olympic Committee. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Olympic Order Overview: Grades: Design: Significance: -Source: India Today
Lal Dora-Free Scheme in Haryana
Context: All villages of Haryana have been made Lal Dora-free. The state government launched a scheme to make villages “Lal Dora-free” on Good Governance Day on 25th December 2019. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Lal Dora-Free Scheme in Haryana Overview: Key Features: Historical Context: Significance: Impact: -Source: The Hindu
About Magnetotactic Bacteria
Context: Researchers have uncovered fossil remains of magnetic particles, known as magnetofossils produced by magnetotactic bacteria, in rock varnish layers in Ladakh, India. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Magnetotactic Bacteria Overview: Significance: Research Highlights and Implications Rock Varnish Research: Significance for Space Exploration: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Panchamasali Lingayats Demand Inclusion in OBC Category 2A
Context: Recently, the Panchamasali Lingayats, a sub-caste within Karnataka’s dominant Lingayat community, have been demanding inclusion in Category 2A of the Other Backward Classes (OBC). Relevance: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Panchamasali Lingayats’ Quota Demand Background: Current Quota System in Karnataka: Previous Government Actions: Current Situation: Significance: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Supreme Court of India on Taxation of Mineral Rights
Context: The Supreme Court of India has recently addressed a crucial issue regarding the taxation of mineral rights, overturning its 1989 verdict and reaffirming the power of states in this context. This decision, delivered by a nine-judge Bench, clarifies the extent of authority both Parliament and states hold over mineral royalties. This landmark ruling will […]
Economic Survey Highlights Flaws in Global Climate Action Regime
Context: The Economic Survey has pointed to flaws and inequities in the global climate action regime and suggested alternative pathways that incorporate lifestyle and behavioural changes. It also argued that adaptation should get at least as much importance as mitigation. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Difference Between Climate Change Mitigation […]