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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/08/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/08/2023Tamil Nadu Chief Minister seeks transfer of education back to State ListBird survey at Corbett Tiger ReserveKerela- Draught SituationConsumption-based poverty estimatesCauvery water sharing issueNo more ‘deemed forests’ in OdishaCURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/08/2023 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister seeks transfer of education back to State List (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin emphasized transferring education back to the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. This move is proposed to eliminate centralized exams like NEET. Education was originally a State subject but was shifted to the Concurrent List during…

MATSYA 6000

Contents MATSYA 6000About MATSYA 6000About India’s Deep Ocean MissionAbout International Seabed Authority (ISA)About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)MATSYA 6000 Recently the government revealed that as a part of Samudrayaan mission, a self-propelled manned submersible (MATSYA 6000) will carry 3 persons to a depth of 6000 meters for exploration of deep-sea resources. About MATSYA 6000 About India’s Deep Ocean Mission India’s “Deep Ocean Mission” was launched in 2019, focusing on exploring and extracting deep ocean minerals. About International Seabed Authority (ISA) About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

The Katchatheevu Island

Contents The Katchatheevu IslandWhere is the island of Katchatheevu?What is the island’s history?The Agreement of 1974The Impact of Sri Lankan Civil WarWhat is Tamil Nadu’s position on Katchatheevu?The Katchatheevu Island Prime Minister Narendra Modi referenced the island of Katchatheevu during a speech in the Indian Parliament on August 10. Where is the island of Katchatheevu? What is the island’s history? The Agreement of 1974 The Impact of Sri Lankan Civil War What is Tamil Nadu’s position on Katchatheevu?

Quit India Movement

Contents Quit India MovementBackgroundKey EventsKey Leaders:Parallel GovernmentsQuit India Movement The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement or Bharat ChodoAndolan, was a watershed event in India’s fight against British colonial rule. Background Key Events Key Leaders: Parallel Governments Sections who did not participate Impact and Legacy: Quit India Movement fizzles out In the end, the Quit India Movement began to lose its intensity due to British repression, leadership arrests, changing global dynamics, and the gradual shift towards negotiations and talks.

Luna-25

Contents Why in News?-Will it hamper Chandrayaan-3 mission?- Different Landing Areas and Stages of Luna-25 MissionISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission and Lunar ExplorationPotential for Cooperation and Future Lunar ExplorationMission Overview:Scientific Objectives:Luna 25 has two primary scientific goals:Lander Features:Lunar Robotic Arm (LRA):Science Instruments:Luna 25 carries eight science instruments, including:Launch and Lunar Operations:Why in News?- Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, recently launched the Luna-25 mission to the Moon, while India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched earlier. Luna-25 was launched from Russia’s Vostochny spaceport on August 11, 2023, and its lunar lander is expected to reach the Moon on August 23, the same day Chandrayaan-3 is also…

All about The New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023

Contents Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023: BharatiyaNagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023: BharatiyaSakshya Bill, 2023: Reasons for the Overhaul and Parliamentary ProcessFormation of Criminal Law Reforms CommitteeChanges to Sedition LawSupreme Court’s Involvement and OrdersDetails of the New Billskey highlights from the bill:The BharatiyaNagarik Suraksha Sanhita Here are some of the key highlights from the bill:Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023: BharatiyaNagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023: BharatiyaSakshya Bill, 2023: Reasons for the Overhaul and Parliamentary Process Formation of Criminal Law Reforms Committee Changes to Sedition Law Supreme Court’s Involvement and Orders Details of the New Bills The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill key highlights from…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 14 August 2023

Contents Mains Question – Word Limit (200 Words)Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II, International RelationsQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper III, Environment and EcologyMains Question – Word Limit (200 Words) Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II, International Relations 1. How have recent developments, such as the Doklam standoff and the Galwan Valley clash, affected India-China relations? Question 2 – General Studies- Paper III, Environment and Ecology 2. What are coral reefs and how are they formed? What is the significance of coral reefs for marine biodiversity? Facebook Page 👉 https://www.facebook.com/raosacademyindia Telegram Channel 👉 https://t.me/raosacademyOfficial Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/raosacademyindia/ Please share your answer…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/08/2023

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/08/2023UNFPA project in Rajasthan for gender sensitivityNyoma advanced landing ground in eastern LadakhGovernment plans law on protection of Indian manuscriptsLow human activity helps corals despite Warm OceanWhy has the government called for PC import curbs?14 States yet to join Centre’s flagship education schemeArunachal hydro projectsParliamentary Privileges: Understanding and MechanismsCURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/08/2023 UNFPA project in Rajasthan for gender sensitivity (General Studies- Paper II, Page 13) Source : TH The UNFPA’s project in Rajasthan promoting gender sensitivity has gained support from experts dedicated to eliminating customs that uphold patriarchy. Key Highlights About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)…

The Flag Code of India

Contents The Flag Code of IndiaKey provisions and guidelines laid out in the Flag Code of India:What are the Changes and Updates?The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971Provisions of the Act:Enforcement and Implementation:The National Flag- TirangaThe Flag Code of India Key provisions and guidelines laid out in the Flag Code of India: The Flag Code of India serves as a reminder of the significance and sanctity of the national flag and the values it represents. It ensures that the tricolour is always honoured and respected, thereby instilling a sense of national pride and unity among the citizens of…

Fitch Downgrades US Ratings

Fitch Ratings, a renowned credit rating agency, has recently downgraded the United States of America’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘AAA’ to ‘AA+’ with a Stable Outlook. This rating action reflects Fitch’s assessment of the expected fiscal deterioration, growing general government debt burden, and erosion of governance relative to ‘AA’ and ‘AAA’ rated peers over the past two decades. Contents What are key factors?What can be concluded?What is the Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR)?Any past downgrades for USA?What are the factors that determine Credit Rating of a Country?What are Sovereign Credit Rating Agencies?Credit Rating Agencies of IndiaLet…