Current Affairs Quiz 12 September 2024
India Leads in Global Plastic Pollution
A recent report in the journal Nature identifies India as the leading contributor to global plastic pollution, responsible for about one-fifth of all plastic waste worldwide. This significant share highlights the urgent need for enhanced recycling processes and innovations in waste management within the country to mitigate environmental impact. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions […]
About The Madeira River
Context: Residents near the Madeira River in the Amazon are facing unprecedented challenges as water levels drop to historic lows amid a severe drought. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Madeira River: Significance of the Madeira River: -Source: India Today
About The Ukai Dam
Context: Following rainfall in its upper catchment areas, the authorities recently discharged 1.19 lakh cusecs of water from the Ukai Dam, bringing the water level in the dam just five feet below the danger mark of 345 feet. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Ukai Dam: Tapti River: -Source: The Hindu
About The Mikania Micrantha
Context: Mikania micrantha weed is spreading quite fast in the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and threatening its biodiversity. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Mikania micrantha: Bhadra Tiger Reserve Insights: -Source: The Hindu
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Context: Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), launched on 12th September 2019, has completed five successful years. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY): Key Benefits of PM-KMY: Exiting the Scheme: Scheme Management: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare -Source: Indian Express, […]
WHO Issues Guidelines to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released guidelines on managing wastewater and solid waste in antibiotic production to combat the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This initiative underscores the critical need for responsible environmental practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing to prevent the escalation of AMR globally. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the […]
Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight
Context: The editorial discusses the evolving role of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in India’s parliamentary system. With recent changes in the political landscape, there is a renewed focus on PAC’s role in ensuring accountability of the executive, especially in light of past attempts to evade parliamentary scrutiny. Relevance: General Studies Paper II – Polity and Governance Mains […]
India’s Role in Addressing Labor Mismatch
Context: The global labor market is increasingly facing shortages due to an aging workforce and demand for new skills. This issue is particularly relevant to India, where the demographic dividend presents an opportunity, but also a challenge, to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the necessary skills for both domestic and global employment markets. Relevance: General […]
About The Exercise Yudh Abhyas
Context: Recently, the 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Exercise Yudh Abhyas: Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an annual military exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Army and the United States Army. Here are key details about […]