Prelims Marathon – Current Affairs Revision -Science and Technology- May-22-2022

Hello friends,

we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.

The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |May-21-2022

Hello friends,

We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 21st, 2022

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 21st, 2022

Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology

What is the News? The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA). What is the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA)? Purpose: To strengthen contacts between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and those in the field of archaeological research. – To advise the Centre on matters relating to archaeology… Continue reading Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology

Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry

Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What can be done to overcome this problem?4 What was the issue then with Bamboo Charcoal?5 What has the Government done now? What is the News? The Centre has lifted the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal to boost the utilization of raw bamboo and support the industry. Background Bamboo… Continue reading Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry

Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

What is the News? The United States President is expected to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)? In October 2021, the US administration announced the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework(IPEF). Pillars: The IPEF is built on four modules: 1) fair and resilient trade (including digital, labour, environmental… Continue reading Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued to maintain desired quality standards for implementation of ‘Rice Fortification’

What is the News? The government of India has issued a Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) to maintain desired quality standards for the implementation of ‘rice fortification’ to address malnutrition, anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies. What is Fortification? Food fortification is regarded as one of the top three priorities for developing countries as per the Copenhagen Consensus Statement,… Continue reading Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued to maintain desired quality standards for implementation of ‘Rice Fortification’

Scientists image mysterious rock zone 3,000 km beneath Earth’s surface

What is the News? Scientists have scanned a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii and is known to slow earthquake waves. What have the scientists found? Scientists have found a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii. This structure is known to slow earthquake waves. They found that the speed… Continue reading Scientists image mysterious rock zone 3,000 km beneath Earth’s surface

India gets the highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY 21-22

What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released details of Foreign Direct Investment(FDI inflow) into India in FY 21-22. What are the key highlights from FDI  inflows into India in FY 21-22? FDI Inflow: India has reported the highest foreign direct investment(FDI inflow) to… Continue reading India gets the highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY 21-22

Explained: Project WARDEC – India’s upcoming AI-powered wargame centre

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is WARDEC?3 How will the simulation exercises play out at the center?4 How many countries use such wargaming drills? What is the News? Army Training Command has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to develop a ‘Wargame Research and Development Centre(WARDEC) in New Delhi.… Continue reading Explained: Project WARDEC – India’s upcoming AI-powered wargame centre

Blog
Academy
Community