[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 29 August 2023

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[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 30 August 2023

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

Australia

Mapping   Source: TH On October 14, Australians will vote in a referendum regarding the establishment of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, aiming to give Indigenous people a say in government policies that affect their lives. The referendum seeks to enshrine this mechanism in the Constitution, but there are concerns about how the Voice’s powers …

Over 50 African countries agree to work on minimising the impact of mineral mining

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: African environment ministers have come to an agreement to establish national and regional strategies aimed at minimizing the environmental impacts associated with the extraction and processing of critical mineral resources. This decision stems from the 19th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) held in Addis Ababa, …

National Carbon Registry

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: UNDP  Context: The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) has created an open-source software named the National Carbon Registry for effectively managing national data and processes related to trading carbon credits. This software has received accreditation as a digital public good (DPG), utilizing open-source code that countries can adapt to …

Pragyan rover confirms sulphur

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Pragyan rover has confirmed the existence of sulphur on the moon’s surface near the south pole. This discovery was enabled by the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard the rover, marking the first in-situ measurements of the lunar surface’s elemental composition in this region. …

Nabhmitra

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: ISRO’s Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad has developed a device called ‘Nabhmitra’, which has been successfully tested. This device is aimed at enhancing the safety of fishermen. It operates through satellite-based communication and enables two-way messaging between boats at sea and authorities on land. The system can …

Magic rice

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI  Context: Chokuwa rice, also known as Magic rice, is a distinctive part of Assam’s culinary heritage and has recently been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its uniqueness.    About Chokuwa rice: This rice was a staple for the troops of the Ahom dynasty in Assam and …

Near vs. Far Side of Moon

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Chandrayaan-3 mission, part of India’s lunar exploration efforts, successfully landed the Vikram lander on the near side of the Moon, making it one of the closest approaches to the Moon’s South Pole.    Difference between the Near and Far side of the Moon:

Use of Technology in Agriculture

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Use of e-technology in Agriculture   Source: Fortune India Context: During India’s G20 presidency, member countries are focusing on transforming their agriculture ecosystems into sustainable and resilient systems. This involves developing an integrated digital agriculture ecosystem with standards and protocols for data interoperability. What is Digital Agriculture? Digital Agriculture refers to …

Suspension of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)

GS Paper  2  Syllabus: Sports Governance   Source: TH Context: The United World Wrestling (UWW) has provisionally suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) due to the delay in conducting its elections. The suspension comes in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities, and administrative lapses brought forth by prominent wrestlers against …

ECI: Point of contention between the government and the judiciary

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Election Commission of India   Source: TH  Context: Recently, the government introduced a Bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister nominated by the Prime Minister in the committee of selection for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners in India. …

[ Day 73 – August 30, 2023] 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2023 – GS3

  GS2 Full   Q1. Explain the concept of precision farming and its impact on reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides while improving yields and water management. (10M)   Q2. What is dryland agriculture and what challenges are associated with it? Discuss the limitations of crops grown in drylands.  (15M) Join our Official Telegram …

[Mission 2024] Current Affairs Quiz , 30 August 2023

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