Global Migration and Religious Influence
Context: A recent report by the Pew Research Center, titled “The Religious Composition of the World’s Migrants,” draws from United Nations data and 270 censuses and surveys to analyze migration trends. The findings reveal that in 2020, over 280 million people, accounting for 3.6% of the global population, were classified as international migrants. The study […]
About The Thanjavur Veena
Context: Thanjavur Veena is the first musical instrument in the country to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Thanjavur Veena Construction Details Types of Veena -Source: The Hindu
About Digital Bus Initiative
Context: The Digital Bus initiative has so far impacted over three lakh beneficiaries, spread across several states across India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Digital Bus Initiative Objectives of the Digital Bus Features of the Digital Bus Educational Focus -Source: The Hindu
New Regulation in India’s Gold Market
Context: India is poised to introduce mandatory hallmarking for 9-karat gold jewelry. This regulatory change is driven by the increasing consumer demand for more affordable gold options. The hallmarking requirement is intended to guarantee the quality of the jewelry and safeguard consumers within the rapidly expanding gold market. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of […]
De-hyphenating the production of Rice and Wheat
Context: Recently, the policymakers called for de-hyphenating the production of rice and wheat due to changes in their production and consumption. While rice production has experienced a surplus, wheat production has not kept pace with rising demand, leading to a significant shortfall. This shift in agricultural focus aims to address the imbalance and optimize resource […]
Advancement in India’s Semiconductor Sector
Context: The Indian union cabinet, led by Prime Minister Modi, recently sanctioned Kaynes Semicon’s initiative to establish a semiconductor facility in Gujarat, involving an investment of INR 3,300 crore. This project marks the fifth semiconductor unit and the fourth assembly unit to obtain Cabinet consent. It was authorized as part of the India Semiconductor Mission […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 September 2024
Current Affairs 04 September 2024
CONTENTS Global Migration and Religious Influence Context: A recent report by the Pew Research Center, titled “The Religious Composition of the World’s Migrants,” draws from United Nations data and 270 censuses and surveys to analyze migration trends. The findings reveal that in 2020, over 280 million people, accounting for 3.6% of the global population, were […]
PIB Summaries 04 September 2024
CONTENTS Advancements in Consumer Rights for Electronics Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs recently facilitated a National Workshop focusing on the Right to Repair Framework specifically for mobile and electronic sectors. A key outcome of this workshop was the introduction of a “Repairability Index” for mobile phones and electronic products. This index is designed to […]
Static Quiz 04 September 2024 (Polity)
