civil mentor

civil mentor

  • Joined: 31 July 2014
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Current affairs – 27 August 2024

1.Balkan Region Source: The HinduSyllabus Reference: Geography Context: A tragic incident occurred in the Balkan region where the death toll from a migrant boat capsizing in the Drina River, which flows between Serbia and Bosnia, rose to 12. Background: The…

CURRENT AFFAIRS -26 AUGUST 2024

1.GoI Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Government Employees In a significant development aimed at enhancing retirement benefits for government employees, the Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on Saturday. This new scheme, which is set to benefit approximately…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25August 2024

1. India’s Space Sector Source: The HinduSyllabus: GS3 – Economy News India’s space sector has contributed approximately $24 billion (₹20,000 crore) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product over the past decade. Consistent investment, totaling $13 billion in the last decade,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24 AUGUST 2024

1.Competition Commission of India THE HINDU GS-3 ECONOMICS In News The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has expressed concerns over the proposed merger between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney in India. About Adverse Effect on Competition (AAEC) & Its Impacts…

Current affairs – 23 August 2024

1.Quantum Nonlocality News About 2.Orangutan News Background 3.Model Code of Conduct News About the Model Code of Conduct What does the MCC cover? 4. Ethanol blended petrol Context About Ethanol Ethanol Blending India’s Ethanol Blending Program Challenges Conclusion

Current Affairs – 22 August 2024

1.South American lungfish Source – the hindu Recent study revealed that the South American lungfish genome grew massively during the past 100 million years. About South American lungfish:  Key features of Lungfish 2.Miyawaki Method The Chhattisgarh Forest Department recently organised…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 AUGUST 2024

1.New Orchid Species A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not open its flowers, a rare trait among orchids, making…

Current Affairs – 20 August 2024

1.CONFLICT IN SUDAN Recently, atleast 80 people killed in strike by Sudan paramilitary forces. History Main Causes of the Conflict in Sudan: 2. Depreciation and appreciation About depreciation : Factors affecting depreciation : About appreciation : Factors affecting appreciation :…

CURRENT AFFAIRS -19 August 2024

1.RBI in Controlling Headline vs Core Inflation Headline Inflation: Measures total inflation in consumer prices,including food and energy.Core Inflation: Excludes volatile items such as food and energy,focusing on long-term trends. Role of RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Monetary Policy: Adjusts…

CURRENT AFFAIRS -18 August 2024

1.Agni Missile About Agni Prime Missile Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system, according to DRDO. It has a range of 1,000-2,000km and was tested for the first time in June 2021.…