Current Affairs Quiz 18 November 2024
About The Scarlet Tanager
Context: The rare bird, Scarlet Tanager, was recently spotted in the UK for the first time in 40 years. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Scarlet Tanager The Scarlet Tanager, a strikingly beautiful songbird, is native to North America and known for its vibrant plumage and melodious song. Key Characteristics Habitat and Behavior Vocalizations Conservation […]
About The Bodoland Mahotsav
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mahotsav in New Delhi. Relevance: GS I: Festivals Bodoland Mahotsav The Bodoland Mahotsav is a significant cultural festival that celebrates the language, literature, and culture of the Bodo community, fostering a spirit of peace and building a vibrant society within the Bodoland Territorial Region. Objectives and […]
About the Senna tora Plant
Context: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is experimenting with the removal of a potential new species of invasive plant Senna tora that has begun emerging in parts of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Senna Tora Plant About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve -Source: The Hindu
CAG Report Highlights Critical Issues in Urban Local Bodies Across 18 States
Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has raised serious concerns about the condition of urban local bodies (ULBs) in 18 states, which serve approximately 241 million residents. According to the report, there are systemic weaknesses in financial management, staffing, and functional autonomy within these ULBs. These issues are significant as they undermine […]
Summary of New Study on Carbon Trading Mechanisms
Context: The study published in Nature journal looked at projects that together generated carbon credits worth one billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Under the Paris Agreement, more robust carbon trade mechanisms are being created, with some progress expected to happen at the ongoing COP29 meeting in Baku. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of […]
India Enhances Pension Management with Digital Life Certificate Campaign
Context: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) is conducting its third annual Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, aimed at facilitating the submission process for pensioners. Since 2014, retirees from government, defense, railways, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions have been required to submit a life certificate each November […]
Current Affairs 18 November 2024
CONTENTS India Enhances Pension Management with Digital Life Certificate Campaign Context: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) is conducting its third annual Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, aimed at facilitating the submission process for pensioners. Since 2014, retirees from government, defense, railways, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions […]
PIB Summaries 18 November 2024
CONTENTS Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative Context: The Centre recently launched an initiative called Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) to support research in universities, especially central and state public universities. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative Introduction […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 November 2024
Contents: Growing Epidemic Context: Global Diabetes Epidemic Types of Diabetes : Relevance: GS 2 ( Health ) Practice Question: How diabetes is becoming a global epidemic? Discuss its causes and effects, with a special focus on India. ( 250 words ) India’s Diabetes Fight: The Role of Tobacco WHO Targets for 2030 Conclusion Diabetes is […]