Budget Should Ease Global Business
Context The Janardana Temple in Kerala, the Aga Khan Haveli in Agra, and the Gonpa complex in Ladakh are among the 14 ancient sites designated as protected by the Archaeological Survey of India in the last three years. Relevance GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment and […]
ChatGPT and AI
Context ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, recently surpassed one million users in less than a week after it was made available to the public. The article explains the significance, implications, and limitations of this new development. Relevance GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Mains Question Artificial intelligence (AI) is critical for human development in the […]
Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill 2022
Context: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly Tuesday passed The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022, which had been tabled in the monsoon session earlier this year. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Why the Bill? Aim of the Bill: Who are the members of BMLTA? What can BMLTA do? Penalties […]
Naegleria Fowleri – Brain Eating Amoeba
Context: Recently, South Korea reported its first case of infection from Naegleria fowleri or “brain-eating amoeba”, Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Naegleria fowleri? How does it infect humans? Symptoms of PAM Treatment for the infection Can climate change increase the spread of the infection? -Source: Indian Express
National Register of Citizens
Context: A recent Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) report on the update exercise of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has flagged serious irregularities, including “haphazard development” of software for the exercise, making it prone to data tampering, and flagged undue profits worth crores amassed by the system integrator (SI) by violating […]
Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
Context: The Parliamentary panel on Social Justice and Empowerment has asked the government to expedite categorisation of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes under either the SC/ST/OBC lists. Delay would increase their suffering and deprive them of welfare schemes. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: Who are de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic […]
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Context: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods find that they reduce the need for frequent irrigation, which conserves water and energy. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: What is Regenerative Agriculture? Advantages of Regenerative Agriculture How is India promoting regenerative agriculture? -Source: Down to Earth
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 December 2022 Contents ChatGPT and AI Context ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, recently surpassed one million users in less than a week after it was made available to the public. The article explains the significance, implications, and limitations of this new development. Relevance GS Paper 3: Science and Technology […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 December 2022
Current Affairs 28 December 2022
CONTENTS Regenerative Agriculture Context: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods find that they reduce the need for frequent irrigation, which conserves water and energy. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes Context: The Parliamentary panel on Social Justice and Empowerment has asked the government to expedite […]