How Cloud Seeding Works
Context: As Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, the concept of cloud seeding has emerged as a potential short-term solution to combat the hazardous air quality. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Cloud Seeding Cloud seeding, or artificial rain, is a method used in weather modification that aims to enhance precipitation. This technique involves introducing substances into […]
About The High-altitude sickness
Context: In September, a trekker from Idukki, Kerala, died in Uttarakhand while attempting to scale Garur Peak due to respiratory failure. Every year, numerous tourists like this succumb to the effects of high-altitude sickness in the pristine but challenging inner Himalayas. These regions present hidden dangers due to their extreme altitudes, where thinner air and […]
About The Critical Minerals
Context: The Ministry of Mines recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to strengthen cooperation in the critical minerals sector. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are Critical Minerals? Why is this resource critical? What is China ‘threat’? What are countries around the world doing about it? -Source: Indian Express
About Competition commission of India
Context: WhatsApp has announced plans to appeal a $25.4 million fine imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The fine was levied due to anti-competitive practices linked to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update, which mandated the sharing of user data with other Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes. This policy raised significant concerns about competition […]
India and Italy Forge Ahead with Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29
Context: India and Italy have solidified their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation through the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, a comprehensive framework unveiled following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G20 summit in Brazil. This ambitious plan spans key sectors such as defense, trade, energy, and […]
Treaty Principles Bill in New Zealand
Context: In New Zealand, Maori lawmakers recently staged a haka protest at the legislature to express their opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes a reinterpretation of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi. This powerful display of traditional Maori dance underscored the intense debate surrounding the bill and its implications for tribal development policies. The […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 November 2024
PIB Summaries 21 November 2024
CONTENTS India Commemorates Sickle Cell Eradication Initiative with New Postage Stamp Context: On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, celebrated on November 15, 2024, a special commemorative postage stamp titled “Sickle Cell Eradication – 2047” was unveiled in Madhya Pradesh. This initiative is part of India’s broader commitment to eradicate sickle cell anemia by 2047. The focus is […]
Current Affairs 21 November 2024
CONTENTS Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka in Protest Against Treaty Principles Bill in New Zealand Context: In New Zealand, Maori lawmakers recently staged a haka protest at the legislature to express their opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes a reinterpretation of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi. This powerful display of traditional Maori dance underscored […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 November 2024
Content : Turning Tide Relevance: GS 3 (Economy ) Practice Question : Discuss factors responsible for higher exports and lower imports. Examine the challenges and suggest some key measures. (250 words) Petroleum Sector Issues Overall Trade Balance Global Trade Context Key Takeaways for India Grind Along Relevance : GS 2( Polity ), GS 4 (Ethics […]