“Survival of the Richest” Report By Oxfam India
Context: The report was released by rights group Oxfam International on the first day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Wealth Inequality Impact of Taxing the Rich Gender and Social Inequality Wealth Increase of Billionaires During the Pandemic Recommendations -Source: Live mint
National Clean Air Campaign
Context Under the National Clean Air Campaign (NCAP), analysts found that progress has been slow, and pollution has only incrementally reduced in most cities. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Objectives of NCAP Coverage National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Target Levels Current Scenario: New Targets: […]
Cancer in India
Context: A new report says cancer deaths in the US have declined by a third over the past three decades. This trend is yet to be reflected in India. Even with improvements in treatment, both the incidence of cancer and mortality continue to rise in the country. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: […]
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022
Context: Recently, The gazette notification on the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022, came out. Kerala had fiercely objected to Rule 14. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rule 14 of Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022: What has been Kerala’s stand? What does the amendment Bill propose? The Bill seeks to amend Electricity Act 2003: What […]
What is Agnipath Scheme?
Context: Terming the Agnipath scheme for recruitment a “transformative policy” which will be a “game changer” in strengthening the armed forces, Prime Minister said the Agniveers would make the forces more youthful and tech-savvy. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Agnipath scheme? What is the eligibility criteria? […]
Global Risks Report 2023
Context: Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the 18th Edition of Global Risks Report 2023 which seeks that the world be prepared for ‘Natural disasters and extreme weather events’ in the next two years. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Findings of the Report Most Severe Risks Climate Action and […]
Exercise Varuna
Focus: GS III: Security challenegs Why in News? The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, “Exercise Varuna,” began on January 16, 2023. Exercise Details Significance
About Thiruvalluvar
Focus: GS I- History, Facts for prelims Why in News? The Prime Minister of India paid tributes to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day. About Thiruvalluvar:
Doppler Weather Radar
Focus: GS III: Science and technology Why in News? Recently on the occasion of the 148th Foundation Day of India, the Meteorological Department (IMD) Union Minister of Earth science said the entire Country will be covered by Doppler Weather Radar Network by 2025. Radar Basics Doppler Radar Doppler Effect
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 January 2023 Context India’s legal system faces an unprecedented backlog of cases, with approximately 4.4 crore cases pending in 2022 This backlog is exacerbated by a number of other issues, including inadequate infrastructure, a lack of judges, and the common practise of seeking adjournments, resulting in a lack of access […]