Current affairs

Current Affairs 1st December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum Context: The 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) was held in Langkawi, Malaysia. ASEAN India Grassroots InnovationForum (AIGIF): An Introduction It is an annual forum designed to enhance collaboration between India...

World AIDS Day 2023, Date, Theme, History and Significance

World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st each year. It is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, supporting those living with the virus, commemorating those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses, and advocating for...

Fibre Optic Cables, Uses, Types, Components, Working

Context: With advancements in quantum optics and fibre optic communication, we are on the brink of a new technological era. What is an Optical Fibre? Optical fibres, composed of extremely thin cylindrical glass strands, are capable of transmitting various forms...

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 9th NATPOLREX Exercise 2023

Context: The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard off Vadinar, Gujarat. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join NATPOLREX Exercise 2023 Overview NATPOLREX Exercise 2023 Overview Nature of NATPOLREX Exercise This is a...

Dark Sky Reserve in Ladakh, Meaning, Criteria, Importance

Context: Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary at Hanle. It will be South East Asia’s first Night Sky sanctuary situated within Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary. What is Dark Sky Reserve? Definition: A Dark Sky Reserve is...

Rat Hole Mining, How Banned Rat Hole Mining Saved India’s Trapped Workers?

GContext: In the recent rescue operation to free 41 trapped workers inside Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel, the Rat Hole Mining method was employed to successfully evacuate them. Rat Hole Mining involves manual drilling by skilled workers, commonly practiced in Meghalaya. Narrow...

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Mission, Location

Context: NASA has launched the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE). Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is NASA's innovative experiment aimed at studying the interactions between Earth's atmospheric weather and space weather. This investigation is a key part of...

Climate-Smart Agriculture In India, Definition, Scope, Benefits

Context: Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to assure food security, empower farmers, and protect our delicate ecosystems. What Is Climate Smart Agriculture? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is a strategy aimed at transforming and...

Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Program, Complete Details

Context: Recently, Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog launched a new accelerator called Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups. Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) The India Australia RISE Accelerator is a collaborative...

AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners

Context: The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, has launched the “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI). AGNI Initiative The Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI) Initiative is a program launched by the Central Council...