Recent heavy monsoon rains and the discharge of water in Sukhna Lake elevated the Ghaggar River beyond danger levels, triggering alerts in Mohali and Patiala. The situation is under control, but the incident underscores the frequent flood danger of the biggest rainfed river in Punjab.

TRAI & Digital Connectivity Rating.

Q1. TRAI has given the approval of the number of Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs) under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024.

a) 5

b) 8

c) 10

d) 12

Q2. How long is the validity of registration of DCRAs?

a) 3 years

b) 4 years

c) 5 years

d) 10 years

Q3. What does the digital connectivity rating criteria miss?

a) Fibre readiness

b) Indoor mobile coverage

c) Solar panel installation

d) Wi-Fi availability

Shadow Schooling in India

• The Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) asks what proportion of Indian pupils turns to private coaching?
  • a) 1 out of 2
  • b) 1 out of 3
  • c) 1 out of 4
  • d) 1 out of 5
  • b) 1 out of 3
• How much does an average urban student spend on coaching each year (privately)?
  • a) Rs1,793
  • b) Rs2,863
  • c) Rs3,988
  • d) Rs9,950
  • c) Rs3,988

Digital Connectivity Rating Regulations, 2024 Digital connectivity Digital Networks Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has designated eight firms as Digital connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs) under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024. Their registration expires after five years on August 27, 2025. Such agencies will evaluate the properties of digital infrastructure and give them star ratings to guide buyers, tenants, and developers.

A report on the progress of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, was issued by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It reveals that a sunset clause is necessary to put an end to the rights recognition process and emphasises on reforms to governance, equity and sustainable forest management.