PIB Summaries 14 August 2024
Contents: NIRF ranking Focus: GS II: Education Why in news? The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has made a steep jump of 12 spots in its NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranking released by Ministry of Education. The ranking jumps from 27th rank in 2023 to 15th this year. This has been a record improvement in […]
Freedom Fighters of India 1857-1947 Names and Contribution.
Freedom Fighters of India 1857-1947 their Names and Contribution. This table provides a snapshot of pivotal figures in India’s quest for independence and nation-building. Highlighting their essential contributions—from revolutionary leaders and political visionaries to key activists—these individuals played crucial roles in shaping India’s path to freedom and its emergence as a sovereign nation. Their […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 August 2024
CONTENTS Broadening the Sports Base for Success in Olympics Context: India’s return of six medals from the recently concluded Paris Olympics can be described as underwhelming. The nation earned one silver and five bronze medals, a decline from the seven medals, including a gold and two silvers, achieved at Tokyo 2020. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: […]
Comprehensive Overview of Asian Countries – Capitals, Regions, Currencies, and Populations
Country Capital Region Currency Population (2023) Afghanistan Kabul Central Asia Afghani 40218234 Armenia Yerevan Western Asia Dram 2820625 Azerbaijan Baku Western Asia Manat 10269300 Bahrain Manama Western Asia Bahraini Dinar 1479947 Bangladesh Dhaka South Asia Taka 171186372 Bhutan Thimphu South Asia Ngultrum 774070 Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asia Brunei Dollar 450565 Cambodia Phnom Penh […]
The Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire: A Journey Through Time (1526 – 1857)
The Mughal Empire, one of the most powerful and influential empires in Indian history, ruled over the subcontinent for more than three centuries, from 1526 to 1857. The empire witnessed significant expansion, cultural growth, and a gradual decline, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape India today. This blog takes you through […]
About the Grain ATM
Context: Recently, India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Grain ATM Functionality and Design Advantages of Annapurti Grain ATM -Source: Business Standards
About NEOWISE Telescope
Context: Nasa’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) has concluded its mission, marking the end of a journey spanned over a decade. Relevance: Facts for Prelims NEOWISE Telescope: Adjustments and Discoveries: Impact of NEOWISE Data: -Source: Indian Express
Unprecedented Deep-Winter Heatwave Strikes Antarctica
Context: Antarctica has been experiencing an extraordinary deep-winter heatwave, marking a significant climatic event with record-breaking temperatures for the second time in two years. Since mid-July 2024, ground temperatures in the region have surged, averaging 10 degrees Celsius above normal, with some localities witnessing increases of up to 28 degrees Celsius. This unusual warming during […]
Warning Issued for Potential Mega Earthquake in Japan
Context: Following a recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Japan, the nation’s meteorological agency has issued a significant warning about the increased likelihood of a “mega earthquake.” Earthquakes that reach a magnitude of 8 or higher on the Richter scale are classified as megaquakes. This announcement underscores the urgent need for preparedness in the face […]
Madras High Court Raises Concerns Over Sole Reliance on DNA Evidence
Context: The Madras High Court, in a recent decision from June 2024, overturned a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, bringing to the forefront the ongoing debate about the reliability of DNA profiling in legal settings. The court’s ruling emphasized the importance of not solely depending on DNA evidence […]