Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to Bioluminescence? It is produced by a chemical reaction within a living organism. In this process, less than 20 percent of light generates heat. It occurs due to the presence of dinoflagellates. It is mainly found in …
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Bihu Festival The three variations of the Bihu festival—Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu, and Magh Bihu—all fall on significant dates in the area’s agricultural calendar. The Bohag Bihu holiday, which is observed in the middle of April, marks the start of spring and the cycle of crop sowing. The fast steps, swaying hips, and usage of …
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Context: The Supreme Court recently expressed its concern over the active role played by Governors in State politics, in the ‘Sena versus Sena’ case, stating that Governors becoming part of political processes is disconcerting. Also, it commented in the context of ensuring the independence of the Election Commission of India, where the Court formed a …
Context: Recently, the government introduced a Bill which seeks to empower designated defence heads of inter-services organisations with certain administrative and disciplinary powers over all personnel serving in the command or attached to it. What are Inter-Services Organisations? Inter-services organisations are entities in the Indian Armed Forces that are jointly operated by the Indian Army, …
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Context: Odisha PVTG Nutritional Improvement Programme (OPNIP) was launched by the Government of Odisha in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2013. Objective of the Programme The OPNIP aims to address the nutritional needs of the PVTGs in Odisha by improving their access to diverse and nutritious food, promoting sustainable agriculture practices, …
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Context: The implementation of provisions under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 has not been satisfactory, even after 16 years of its existence. What are Forest Rights? Forest rights refer to the rights of traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other …
Current Affairs 15th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Mercy Petition Context: Supreme Court has directed States and other authorities not to delay their decision on mercy petitions filed by death row convicts. About Mercy Petition Mercy Petition involves saving an innocent person from being punished due to miscarriage of justice or in cases of …
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President’s Rule Article 356 of the Indian Constitution provides an explanation of the President’s Rule. According to this Article, the President may issue a proclamation declaring a state of emergency if he determines, after receiving a report from the state’s governor or through other means, that a situation has occurred that makes it impossible for …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 14 April 2023 Bihu is the main festival of Assam. It is celebrated three times a year. Rongali or Bohag Bihu is observed in April. Kongali or Kati Bihu observed in October and Bhogali or Magh Bihu observed in January. Rongali or Bohag Bihu is …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया, ‘डब्बा ट्रेडिंग’ शब्द निम्नलिखित में से किस एक से सबसे अच्छा संबंधित है? यह ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में व्यापार का अभ्यास है। यह दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों में व्यापारिक प्रथाओं का विकास है। स्टॉक एक्सचेंज के दायरे से बाहर एक अनौपचारिक व्यापार …
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