Static Quiz 28 November 2024 (History)
Current Affairs Quiz 27 November 2024
About The Samos Island
Context: A migrant boat recently sank off the Greek island of Samos, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including six children. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Samos Island Natural and Cultural Highlights Historical Significance Samos Island’s Role in Greek Heritage -Source: The Hindu
About The Gelephu Mindfulness City
Context: Pitching the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City as the biggest “co-operative project” in Bhutan, the Bhutanese Prime Minister recently said that he was grateful for India’s support on the 2,500 sq.km. “Zero Carbon” city being developed. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC): Strategic Vision and Benefits: Key Features of GMC: Strategic Impact and […]
About The Raja Raja Chola I
Context: The birth anniversary of the legendary Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I is celebrated every year during the Sadhaya Vizha in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu Relevance: GS I: History Raja Raja Chola I Military Achievements and Expansion Cultural and Administrative Contributions Titles and Honors -Source: The Hindu
One Nation One Subscription Scheme
Context: The One Nation One Subscription Scheme has been approved by the cabinet, with an allocated budget of Rs. 6,000 Crore for the year 2025-27. The scheme will provide seamless access to high-impact scholarly articles and journals for students, researchers and faculty members across government managed higher education and R&D institutions. The initiative has been launched in […]
16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks
Context: On 26th November 2008, Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group, carried out attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Nariman House, Oberoi Trident, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station in Mumbai. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Indian Security Vulnerabilities Exposed by 26/11 Attacks Security Enhancements Post 26/11 Attacks Continuing Gaps […]
Comptroller and Auditor General
Context: K Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, succeeding Girish Chandra Murmu. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Appointment and Tenure Powers and Duties Functions and Impact International Roles Strengthening Democracy through the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Criticisms of […]
Current Affairs 27 November 2024
CONTENTS Comptroller and Auditor General Context: K Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, succeeding Girish Chandra Murmu. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Appointment and Tenure Powers and Duties Functions and Impact International Roles Strengthening Democracy through the Comptroller […]
PIB Summaries 27 November 2024
CONTENTS National Gopal Ratna Award Context: Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) declared the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) for the year 2024. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions National Gopal Ratna Award: Objectives of the Award: Award Categories: Significance for the Dairy Sector: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) […]