About Pralay Missile
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Defense has procured indigenous Short-Range Ballistic Surface-to-Surface (SRBM) Missile Pralay, giving Indian military the heft to its war-fighting capabilities. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Pralay Missile: Range: Features: Significance: -Source: The Hindu
What is Green Hydrogen?
Context: The govt is planning a $2 billion incentive program for the green hydrogen industry, in a bid to cut emissions and become a major export player in the field. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance Why is India pursuing green hydrogen? How much […]
OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Context: Many of us are familiar with the concept of what a “chatbot” is and what it is supposed to do. But this year, OpenAI’s ChatGPT turned a simple experience into something entirely different. ChatGPT is being seen as a path-breaking example of an AI chatbot and what the technology could achieve when applied at […]
Proposal To Ban The Sale Of Single Cigarettes
Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, in its latest report about cancer management, prevention and diagnosis, recommended that the government institute a ban on the sale of single sticks of cigarettes. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are the proposals? To Curb consumption: Increase taxes on all […]
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Context Recently, Tribal Affairs Minister kicked off a two-day training programme for teachers of Eklavya Model Residential Schools for tribal students, which is meant to serve as “a stepping stone in creating awareness about the potential of computer science in students of EMRS” Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About […]
Central Vigilance Commission
Context: Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava has been appointed as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Composition of Central Vigilance Commission The CVC is comprised of 3 members: Removal of members (according to CVC Act) The Central Vigilance […]
What Exactly Is Blue Carbon?
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth; Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Mains Question Blue carbon initiatives have the potential to transform the fight against climate change and global warming from a symbolic to a significant agent. Analyze. (150 Words) What exactly is Blue Carbon? […]
How to Enhance Historical Thinking
Context Activists claim that history is being distorted for political purposes. Relevance: GS Paper-1: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Mains Question Is it possible to recreate the past exactly? Analyze critically. (150 words) Reforms needed in Text books Criticism of the circular What […]
About Tuberculosis
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? Recently, IndianOil embarks on Intensified TB Elimination Project in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in collaboration with Central TB Division. About Tuberculosis Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) About Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Components of the scheme:
Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive
Focus: GS I- Indian culture. Why in News? President of India lays foundation stone for PRASHAD project in Bhadrachalam and UNESCO World Heritage Site at Rudreshwar Temple (Ramappa), Mulugu in Telangana About PRASAD SCHEME Objectives of PRASHAD Scheme Below are the 12 cities initial chosen under PRASHAD Scheme