Context: Recently, a G20 independent expert group released its report on strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). Probable Question: Q. What are the key challenges that have prompted the need for reform in Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), and what specific measures are being considered to address Read More …
Month: July 2023
Ocean Resources and its potential
Context: A G20 meet was held recently to discuss sustainable ways to harness ocean resources. Ocean Resources: The living and nonliving resources found in the ocean water and bottoms are called “marine resources.” Marine resources are the living and nonliving things Read More …
Rudragiri hillock unique Ramayana fresco
Context Recently, a painting from Kakatiya-era drawn in a natural rock shelter on the Rudragiri hillock depicts several evidences from the Ramayana. The site unveils a combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty. About Rudragiri caves: Rudragiri hillock is Read More …
J-K: Skill India project successfully revives dying Namda Art
Context: Under the Pradhan mantri kaushal Vikas Yojana, Namda craft of kashmir is being successfully revived and the first batch of Namda art products for export to the UK has been shipped. About Namda Art: Fabric: Namda are felted rugs that are made by enmeshing wool fibers with Read More …
Daily Current Affairs for 18 July 2023
NATIONAL NITI Aayog (National Institute for Transforming India) The government, in January 2015, replaced the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog (National Institute for Transforming India). Compiled by NITI Aayog President: Prime Minister Vice President: To be appointed by the Prime Read More …
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF)
Context According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rising temperatures in Europe have also raised fears of spread of viruses generally not found in colder climates namely includes Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), an infection spread by ticks that has a high fatality rate. In June 2023, Read More …
Focus on data collection, Surveys & Pre-testing
Context With an objective to review the existing data framework and issues related to all surveys, the government has gave approvals to form the Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) which has mandated to provide guidance to conduct pilot surveys/ pre-testing, before finalising schedules for data Read More …
Right To Silence
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) Stated that all accused have a ‘Right to silence’ and investigators cannot force them to speak up or admit guilt as emphasising that the Constitution accords every person a right against self-incrimination. Supreme Court’s observations on the Read More …
Euthanasia
Context: Recently, a 62-years-old woman approached senior administrative officials seeking permission for euthanasia on failing to remove illegal possession from her property. Read More …
Open border creating security problems: Nepal Govt.
Context The Rashtriya Sarokar and Samanwaya Samiti — a committee of the upper house of Nepal Parliament that looks after issues of national concern and coordinates with the government has mentioned that India-Nepal borders are facing security threats, due to porous nature. About the concern highlighted: Read More …