Current Affairs Quiz 06 November 2023
Current Affairs 06 November 2023
CONTENTS International Day for Biosphere Reserves Context: The second anniversary of International Biosphere Reserve Day, celebrated on November 3, annually highlights the critical importance of biosphere reserves(BR) in safeguarding our environment and promoting sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: World Biosphere Reserve Day 2023 Objectives: Significance: UNESCO Collaborates for Environmental Sustainability in South and […]
Current Affairs 04 November 2023
CONTENTS Worker Productivity Context Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has stirred debate by encouraging young Indians to work 70 hours per week, drawing comparisons with Japan and Germany’s post-World War II efforts to rebuild. Murthy expressed concern over India’s low worker productivity levels, emphasizing the need for increased work hours to boost the nation’s growth […]
Current Affairs 03 November 2023
CONTENTS Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors for Supervising Livestock Schemes Context: The Centre has decided to deploy National Level Monitors (NLM) to oversee the implementation of its livestock schemes including National Livestock Mission and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Livestock Mission (NLM) Inception and […]
Current Affairs 02 November 2023
CONTENTS State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2023 Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) four years ago to encourage enhancements in food safety. The latest data reveals that in 2023, 19 out of 20 major states have witnessed a decline in their SFSI scores compared […]
Current Affairs 01 November 2023
CONTENTS Coastal Adaptation Initiatives: A ‘Moderate-to-High’ Rating Context: A study in the journal Nature Climate Change has assessed the coastal adaptation efforts in various regions, including Indian coastal areas like Mumbai, Ghoramara in Sundarbans, Puri in Odisha, and the Konkan regions. The study classifies these initiatives as ‘moderate-to-high’ concerning their adaptation measures. Relevance: GS III: […]