PIB Summaries 19 September 2024
CONTENTS Bio-RIDE Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved continuation of the two umbrella schemes of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), merged as one scheme-‘Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio- RIDE). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Bio-RIDE Initiative: Components of the Scheme: […]
Static Quiz 19 September 2024 (History)
Current Affairs Quiz 18 September 2024
Current Affairs 18 September 2024
CONTENTS Resilience of Historical Fort vs Recent Collapse: Sindhudurg’s Tale of Timelessness Context: In a striking contrast of durability and historical craftsmanship, the recently unveiled 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district, collapsed within a year of its installation. This event sharply contrasts with the enduring Sindhudurg Fort, constructed […]
PIB Summaries 18 September 2024
CONTENTS Phase IV of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV) for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29, aiming to enhance rural connectivity by constructing 62,500 km of new all-weather roads. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak […]
Static Quiz 18 September 2024 (Geography)
Current Affairs Quiz 17 September 2024
Current Affairs 17 September 2024
CONTENTS Simultaneous Elections in India Context: As per the government official, the concept of simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, referred to as “One Nation, One Election” will be implemented within the current term of the present government. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About ‘one-nation, one- election’ Historical […]
PIB Summaries 17 September 2024
CONTENTS Boosting India’s Blue Economy: New Initiatives Launched at PMMSY’s 4th Anniversary Context: On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced a range of new initiatives aimed at transforming the fisheries sector. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions […]
Static Quiz 17 September 2024 (Polity)