Basic Customs Duty Exempted On Acid Grade Fluorspar
Relevance: GS-3 Indian Economy, Budget 2023 Facts About Fluorite: Facts About Fluorite Grades: Facts and Examples About Fluorite Uses: Environment Concern: World Reserve: Imports:
About Senna Spectabilis
Context: The Nodal Centre for Biological Invasions (NCBI) at the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has recently come out with a management plan to eradicate Senna spectabilis. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Senna Spectabilis: Key facts about the Periyar Tiger Reserve -Source: The Hindu
Groundwater Charges on Non-Exempted Users
Context: From now onwards, groundwater extraction by industries and other establishments will be metered and charged, and anyone with an existing borewell or anyone digging afresh will have to take permission from Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority (PWRDA). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are the latest directions […]
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Context: The recent World Health Organization (WHO) report said that Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) continue to disproportionately impact the most impoverished members of the international community. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)? The NTD Crisis Government’s efforts regarding NTD About the World Neglected Tropical Diseases […]
What is Leprosy?
Context: Every year last Sunday in January is observed as Leprosy Day. This year, it was on 29th January. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? -Source: The Hindu
World Economic Outlook
Context: In its January update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF has marginally improved the forecast for global growth in 2023 — a relief, given the fears of a global recession in 2023. The turnaround reflects “positive surprises and greater-than-expected resilience in numerous economies”. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the […]
Economic Survey 2023- Key Takeaways
Context: Recently, the government tabled the Economic Survey 2022-23. The Survey laid out the outlook for India’s growth, inflation and unemployment in the coming years. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the Economic Survey? What are the main takeaways this year? GDP growth: Inflation: Unemployment: Outlook for 2023-24 What does […]
Groundwater Governance in Nigeria
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies, Governance and related issues. GS Paper -3: Water Resources and its conservation. Mains Question What steps is the Indian government taking to improve groundwater governance? Include some recommendations for additional improvement. (250 Words). Key Points: According to a World Bank report, India uses more groundwater than any other country […]
Prioritizing the Worker and their Dues in NREGA Reforms
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Mains Question State governments have played a pivotal role in the successes and failures of NREGA, and any proposed reforms must be tabled in State assemblies in addition to Parliament. Discuss (250 Words) Key […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 February 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 February 2023 Contents Prioritizing the Worker and their Dues in NREGA Reforms Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Mains Question State governments have played a pivotal role in the successes and failures of NREGA, […]