Day-627 Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 5 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 Information DAILY MCQ You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading... You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz. You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz: Results 0 of 5 questions answered correctly Your time: Time has elapsed You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Categories Not categorized 0% 1 2 3 4 5 Answered Review Question 1 of 5 1. Question 1. Consider the following statements: 1. Snow leopard is the smalles ..read more

TAG: GS 2: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THE CONTEXT: Recently, Sweden became the 38th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a significant step in international space cooperation. EXPLANATION: The Accords, initiated by NASA and the US Department of State in 2020, aim to establish a framework of non-binding agreements to govern activities in outer space. NASA Administrator welcomed Sweden’s accession to the Artemis Accords, emphasizing the shared commitment to exploring space openly, transparently, and peacefully. The inclusion of Sweden expands the coalition of nations dedicated to advancing space e ..read more

TAG: GS 1: GEOGRAPHY THE CONTEXT: The occurrence of extreme weather events in distant locations like Mumbai and Dubai on April 16, 2024, underscores the influence of a vast anticyclone spanning the northern Indian Ocean. EXPLANATION: This meteorological phenomenon, characterized by high atmospheric pressure and descending air masses, exerts profound effects on regional weather patterns, exacerbating conditions such as floods and heatwaves on its periphery. Mumbai’s Humid Heatwave In Mumbai, the Konkan coast of India experienced a stifling humid heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprece ..read more

TAG: GS 3: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THE CONTEXT: The NASA Mars Sample Return Program, an ambitious initiative aimed at bringing Martian rock samples back to Earth, has encountered significant challenges in terms of both cost and timeline. EXPLANATION: Spearheaded by the Perseverance Rover (nicknamed Percy), this program aims to establish a groundbreaking precedent of retrieving samples from another planet. However, recent assessments have highlighted substantial financial hurdles and prolonged timelines, prompting calls for reevaluation and innovation. Initial Goals and Challenges The Mars Sa ..read more

TAG: GS 2: POLITY THE CONTEXT: Central government tweaks the green credit programme norms. EXPLANATION: The Green Credit Programme (GCP) aims to incentivize environmental positive actions through a market-based mechanism, with a focus on restoring degraded forest ecosystems. The recent policy tweaks by the Union Environment Ministry seek to clarify and enhance the effectiveness of the program. The Environment Ministry emphasizes the importance of prioritizing ecosystem restoration over mere tree planting for financial gains. This shift underscores the need for holistic approaches to ecosystem ..read more

TAG: GS 3: ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT THE CONTEXT: The Aral Sea, once the fourth-largest lake globally, underwent a catastrophic decline in the 1960s due to Soviet irrigation projects, resulting in the emergence of the Aralkum Desert. EXPLANATION: This ecological disaster has far-reaching consequences, impacting both local residents and global climate patterns. Dust Emissions and Hazards The desiccation of the Aral Sea has led to a significant increase in dust emissions, with the desert becoming a substantial source of hazardous particulate matter. Dust emissions have nearly doubled over the p ..read more

Day-626 Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 5 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 Information DAILY MCQ You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading... You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz. You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz: Results 0 of 5 questions answered correctly Your time: Time has elapsed You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Categories Not categorized 0% 1 2 3 4 5 Answered Review Question 1 of 5 1. Question 1. Consider the following statements: Statement I: Autoclaved Aerate ..read more

THE CONTEXT: The rejoinder by Indian Ambassador to Ireland Akhilesh Mishra to an Irish Times editorial critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. It argues that Mishra’s response, which praised Modi’s “impeccable personal character” and attributed his popularity to the “fight against corruption,” blurred the line between professional diplomacy and political rebuttal. The bureaucrats and diplomats should maintain political neutrality and represent the country, not a particular government or party. ISSUES: Political Neutrality: The importance of political neutrality for bureaucrats ..read more

TAG: GS 3: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THE CONTEXT: The Hubble tension, a perplexing dilemma in cosmology, arises from contradictory estimates of the universe’s rate of expansion obtained through different measurement methods. Despite extensive efforts to reconcile these discrepancies, the mystery persists, hinting at potential flaws in our fundamental understanding of the cosmos. EXPLANATION: Cosmologists employ two primary methods to measure the universe’s expansion rate: the cosmic distance ladder and the analysis of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). While both approaches are theoretically ..read more

TAG: GS 1: ART AND CULTURE THE CONTEXT: Political parties, particularly the BJP, have attempted to appropriate Thiruvalluvar’s legacy for their agendas, aiming to establish cultural centers and promote Indian traditions globally. However, such attempts have sparked controversies, including debates over Thiruvalluvar’s religious identity and the portrayal of his iconic image. EXPLANATION: Competing claims over Thiruvalluvar’s legacy have fueled political tensions in Tamil Nadu. Controversies erupted when the BJP depicted Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes, triggering backlash from opposing faction ..read more