Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report)
Context: According to the Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report) 2021 Global agricultural productivity is not growing as fast as the demand for food, amid the impact of climate change. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing, Food Security), GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Global Agricultural […]
WMO report on Carbon dioxide emissions in 2020
Context: A report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said the increase in CO2 from 2019 to 2020 was slightly lower than that observed from 2018 to 2019 but higher than the average annual growth rate over the last decade. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation of Environment and Ecology) Dimensions […]
Defence exports have grown by 334% in 5 years
Context: The Defence Minister said that with collaborative efforts of entities from all over the world, the defence exports have grown by 334% in the last five years and India now is exporting to more than 75 countries. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Foreign Trade), GS-III: Science and Technology (Indigenization of technology & development of new […]
NPPA fixes price caps for anti-diabetic medicines
Context: Drug price regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) said it has fixed the ceiling prices for 12 anti-diabetic generic medicines, including glimepiride tablets, glucose injection and intermediate acting insulin solution. To make it possible for every Indian to afford medical treatment against diseases like diabetes, NPPA has initiated a successful step by fixing the […]
Sudan’s military takes power in coup
Context: Sudan’s military seized power recently dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the acting Prime Minister and other officials. Thousands of people flooded into the streets to protest the coup that threatens the country’s shaky progress toward democracy. The takeover comes more than two years after protesters forced the ouster of longtime autocrat […]
National Steering Committee for NIPUN Bharat Mission
Context: A National Steering Committee (NSC) has been formed for the implementation of NIPUN Bharat Mission. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: About NIPUN Bharat Mission Why was the NIPUN Bharat Scheme needed? Samagra Shiksha Scheme The major objectives of the Scheme are About the […]
India – China Border disputes
The Sino-Indian border is generally divided into three sectors namely: The Western sector, The Middle sector, and The Eastern sector. The western sector: it is around 2152 km long. It is between Jammu and Kashmir and Xinjian province of China. Aksai chin: The Johnson’s line shows Aksai chin under India control while McDonald’s line shows […]
China’s new land border law explained
Context: For the first time, China has enacted a national law on “protection and exploitation” of country’s land border areas. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About China’s new law on Border How will the law impact India? India – China Border disputes About […]
Updated NPR form retains contentious questions
Context: The latest form of the National Population Register (NPR) appears to have retained contentious questions such as “mother tongue, place of birth of father and mother and last place of residence”, according to a document compiled by a committee under the Registrar General of India. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising […]
China offers support to Taliban
Context: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged support and assistance to the Taliban in a meeting in Doha. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About China’s recent promise of support? What is China’s economic interest in Afghanistan? China’s Security Interest in Afghanistan Impact […]