PIB Summaries 30 September 2024
CONTENTS Paryatan Mitra And Paryatan Didi Initiative Context: Recently, the Ministry of Tourism has launched a national responsible tourism initiative titled Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi Initiative The Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi Initiative is aimed at enhancing the tourist experience across India […]
Static Quiz 30 September 2024 (Geography)
About Jivitputrika Festival
Context: At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while taking holy dip in rivers and ponds in several Bihar districts during the ‘Jivitputrika’ festival, officials said recently. Relevance: GS I: Festivals About Jivitputrika Festival -Source: Indian Express
About GloBE Network
Context: Recently, India was elected to the GlobE Network’s Steering Committee during the plenary session held in Beijing. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About GloBE Network: -Source: The Hindu
About Infrasound
Context: The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) is holding a workshop for scientists on using ‘infrasound’ in the coming months. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Infrasound Applications of Infrasound -Source: Indian Express
Resolution of Land Dispute by Mao Council in Manipur
Context: The Mao Council, the leading tribal authority of the Mao Nagas in Manipur, has officially endorsed the judgment and order issued by the Tenyimia People’s Organisation (TPO) Presidential Council. This acceptance resolves a longstanding traditional land dispute along the Nagaland-Manipur border, marking a significant step towards regional harmony and cooperation between the neighboring states. […]
Global Support for India’s Fisheries Subsidies Proposals at WTO
Context: India’s initiative to establish regulations on fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organization (WTO) has received significant support from numerous developing nations and least developed countries (LDCs). These proposals aim to tackle the issues of overcapacity and overfishing by regulating the subsidies that often exacerbate these problems. Currently, efforts are being made to finalize […]
World Tourism Day 2024
Context: The Ministry of Tourism marked World Tourism Day on September 27th, 2024, under the theme “Tourism and Peace.” This theme emphasizes the role of tourism in fostering global peace through the enhancement of cross-cultural interactions and understanding. Relevance: GS III: Inclusive Growth Dimensions of the Article: The Importance of World Tourism Day: Linking Tourism […]
Maritime Disputes in East Asia Intensify
Context: Maritime East Asia, including the East and South China Seas, has emerged as a critical zone of intensified geopolitical tensions. The region involves several nations disputing territorial claims, notably China’s assertive stance on the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, controlled by Japan, and expansive claims in the South China Sea, impacting Vietnam, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 September 2024
