PIB Summaries 26 August 2024
Contents: Green Hydrogen Mission Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? Recently, the union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored the Green Hydrogen Mission as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to decarbonize heavy industry, transportation, and power generation. What is Green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Lakhpati Didi Sammelan Focus: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 August 2024
CONTENTS Investing in Persons with Disabilities Context: Persons with disabilities (PwDs) continue to face widespread social stigma, marginalization across all sectors, and discrimination in education and employment, all of which undermine their dignity. Educational institutions often lack the infrastructure and support systems needed for PwDs, while workplaces fall short in implementing robust diversity policies that […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 August 2024
PIB Summaries 24 August 2024
CONTENTS Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Context: A two day workshop was held on the “Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Technical Considerations for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)” on 22nd -23rd August 2024 at The Oberoi, New Delhi. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage […]
Current Affairs 24 August 2024
CONTENTS Passive Euthanasia Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India denied a petition from an elderly couple seeking “passive euthanasia” for their comatose (deeply unconscious) son, who has been bedridden for 11 years following a fall. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is euthanasia, and what is a living will? SC rule in 2018 Changes to […]
Static Quiz 24 August 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 August 2024
CONTENTS The Road to 2047 for Indian Agriculture Context: India’s centennial year of independence in 2047 is still some time away, but the goal of becoming a developed nation is pressing. To achieve this, a significant increase in per capita Gross National Income (GNI) is necessary, requiring it to rise to about six times its […]
About Dhangar Community
Context: A large group of Dhangars recently marched to the office of the sub divisional officer in Khamgaon of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, demanding a “grazing corridor” for their sheep and goats. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dhangar Community Family Structure and Demographics Cultural and Sub-Caste Distinctions Livelihood and Economic Activities Cultural Practices -Source: The Hindu
About Atomic clocks- Lunar Time Standard
Context: Recently. An international astronomical group has called for a lunar time standard to facilitate future missions, addressing time discrepancies on the Moon due to its unique gravitational effects. Relevance: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Atomic Clocks: Mechanism of Atomic Clocks: Types of Atomic Clocks: -Source: The Hindu
About Multidimensional Vulnerability Index
Context: The UN General Assembly has introduced the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) to aid Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in obtaining low-interest financing. This new measure seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these nations, particularly their high susceptibility to climate change impacts, despite having relatively higher GDPs per capita which previously excluded them […]