PIB Summaries 25 September 2024
CONTENTS Gingee Fort Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site Context: Gingee Fort, located in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district, has been officially nominated for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list. This nomination is part of a larger initiative titled the “Maratha Military Landscapes,” which aims to recognize and preserve 12 significant forts that highlight the […]
Static Quiz 25 September 2024 (History)
Current Affairs Quiz 24 September 2024
Current Affairs 24 September 2024
CONTENTS Centenary of the Indus Valley Civilization Discovery Context: On September 20th, 2024, we commemorate the centenary of the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization, initially announced by archaeologist Sir John Marshall on the same date in 1924. The civilization is noted for its extensive spread across 1.5 million square kilometers in India, Pakistan, and […]
PIB Summaries 24 September 2024
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts About the PMJUGA: Goals of the Mission: Developing Enabling Infrastructure: Innovative Schemes to Promote Tribal Livelihood under PMJUGA: Goa […]
Static Quiz 24 September 2024 (Geography)
Current Affairs Quiz 23 September 2024
Current Affairs 23 September 2024
CONTENTS Indian Goods Exports Lose Momentum Amid Rising Trade Deficit Context: Following a strong start in the first quarter of 2024-25, India’s goods exports have experienced a slowdown, with a 1.5% decline in July reaching an eight-month low, and a further 9.3% contraction in August. This decline coincided with a record import bill of $64.4 […]
PIB Summaries 23 September 2024
CONTENTS FATF Releases Mutual Evaluation Report on India Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently published its Mutual Evaluation Report on India, recognizing the country’s substantial progress in combating illicit finance and strengthening its financial system. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights: Recommendations: Financial Action Task Force (FATF) FATF […]
Static Quiz 23 September 2024 (Polity)