NASA Probe Flies Closer to the Sun Than Any Spacecraft
Context : On December 24, the Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the Sun than any spacecraft, reaching a distance of 6.1 million km. It faced temperatures exceeding 930°C, protected by an advanced heat shield. Relevance : GS 3 (Science) Scientific Mission Significance of the Flyby Unique Capabilities Scientific Goals Future Plans Significance for Space Science
Human-Induced Loss of Elders Threatens Various Species
Context : The loss of elder individuals in animal populations, driven by human activities, disrupts social structures, survival strategies, and reproductive success. Relevance : GS 3 ( Environment) Impact of Elder Loss Role of Elders in Animal Populations Scientific Evidence Conservation Challenges Longevity Conservation Focus Areas Policy Suggestions Conservation Case Studies
Financial System Stable on Healthy Balance Sheets
Context; The RBI reported a stable financial system in 2024, characterized by improved asset quality, strong capital buffers, and shifting deposit preferences driven by rising interest rates. Relevance : GS 3( Banking ) Asset Quality Profitability Trends Banking Resilience Deposit Profile Shift Implications Outlook
Behaviour that Causes Mental Pain to Spouse: Ground for Divorce
Context : The Supreme Court ruled that persistent emotional distress caused by a spouse constitutes mental cruelty, a valid ground for divorce. Relevance : GS 1 (Society ) , GS 2 (Social Justice ) Mental Cruelty as Divorce Ground Case Background Supreme Court Judgment Alimony
Demographic data to stop influx from Myanmar
Context: The Union Home Ministry has prioritized strengthening Myanmar border security, phasing out the Free Movement Regime (FMR), and fostering peace and development in the Northeast. Relevance : GS 3 (Internal Security) Myanmar Border Security: Demographic Mapping: Free Movement Regime (FMR): Unfenced Border: Development and Resource Mapping in the Northeast: Success Against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE): Drug […]
On India’s Obligations towards the Rohingya
Context: The plight of Rohingya refugees in India highlights gross violations of constitutional and human rights, as detailed in a recent study by The Azadi Project and Refugees International. Relevance: GS 1 (Society), GS 2 (Social Justice) History: International Protections for Rohingya Refugees: India’s Legal Position: Judicial Stance: Living Conditions and Challenges: Policy Gaps: India’s […]
Women Electors Turned Out More Than Men in LS Polls
Context: The Election Commission’s data on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections reveals significant trends in voter turnout, particularly a growing gender gap favoring female voters in certain states. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance),GS 1 (Migration) Female Turnout Surpasses Male Turnout: State-wise Gender Patterns: Electorate Composition and Turnout Ratios: Impact of Migration: Political and Structural Factors: Implications […]
ISRO’s Docking Mission On; Spacecraft Reach Right Orbit
Context : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on Monday. Relevance : GS 3 (Space) Mission Details: Operational Progress: Technological Significance: Strategic Goals: ISRO’s Achievement:
Private Members’ Bills get short shrift in both Houses of Parliament
Context : An analysis by PRS Legislative Research highlights minimal time spent on the private bills in the 17th and early 18th Lok Sabha sessions, reflecting an overall lack of engagement with this parliamentary instrument. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Time Spent on Private Members’ Bills (2019–2024): 17th Lok Sabha: Decline in the 18th Lok Sabha: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 December 2024
