Core Demand of the Question: Examine the multidimensional causes of floods in Assam, including natural and anthropogenic factors. Discuss the effectiveness of existing flood management strategies. Suggest comprehensive measures for long-term mitigation and resilience. Answer: Flooding in Assam is a recurrent and devastating phenomenon, Read More …
Day: July 10, 2024
Q. Discuss the scientific significance of studying asteroid Apophis, the potential risks associated with its future trajectory, and the international efforts underway to mitigate any potential impact threat. (10 Marks, 150 words)
Core Demand of the Question: Discuss the scientific significance of studying asteroid Apophis. Highlight the potential risks associated with its future trajectory. Enumerate the international efforts underway to mitigate its potential impact. Answer: Asteroid 99942 Apophis, a near-Earth object (NEO) has captured Read More …
Project Zorawar Light Tank
Context: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed initial internal trials of the indigenous light tank to called ‘Zorawar LT’. About Project Zorawar LT (Light Tank) India is developing an indigenous light tank under ‘Project Zorawar’ for quicker deployment and movement in Read More …
Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves
Context: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu visited Udayagiri caves, situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. About Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves: The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely carved caves built Read More …
Q. Discuss how basic duties of police officers have changed with the new criminal laws coming into effect. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Core Demand of the Question: Discuss the changes in the basic duties of police officers. Highlight the associated issues and suggest solutions to overcome them. Answer: Three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Read More …
Brahmaputra’s tributary Beki changes its course
Context: Recently, Beki which is a tributary of Brahmaputra changed its course resulting in displacement of thousands of people and a state highway in lower Assam. About Beki River Beki River is one of the right bank territories of Brahmaputra Read More …
Current Affairs – 10 July 2024
SEBI Forms Committee to Review Clearing Corporations In response to the dynamic growth of Indian securities markets, SEBI has established a committee, chaired by Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor of the RBI, to assess and propose enhancements to the ownership Read More …