Economically Increasing Trade Within Asia Makes Sense
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: India and its neighborhood- relations; bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Mains Question Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new […]
The Ladakh Issue
Context After Sonam Wangchuk, a Magsaysay Award winner, went on a fast, a movement erupted calling for the inclusion of the Ladakh region in the Sixth Schedule under Article 244 of the Constitution (which provides special protection to tribal populations). Relevance GS Paper-2: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure. Mains […]
Hubble Space Telescope
Context: The Hubble Space Telescope measured the mass of a white dwarf designated LAWD 37, which burned out over 1 billion years ago. In the work, scientists used a phenomenon called gravitational lensing. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Gravitational lensing? About the Hubble telescope -Source: Indian Express
What are Muons?
Context: According to a recent study, scientists are investigating the fortress wall of the ancient city Xi’an in China using muons, tiny particles from outer space, which can pass through hundreds of meters of stone. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are muons? What is muon tomography or muography? Muons […]
Green Deal Industrial Plan
Context: In a bid to support and expand its green industry, the European Union revealed the “Green Deal Industrial Plan” that aims to cut red tape and provide massive subsidies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the ‘Green Deal Industrial Plan’? Simpler regulatory framework: Providing faster access to funds: Enhancing skills: […]
About North Star
Context: Vice President said Parliament is the “North Star” of democracy, “a place of discussion and deliberation to realise the aspirations and dreams of the people”. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About North Star When was the North Star first used to navigate? Literary metaphor -Source: Indian Express
PM-KUSUM
Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India to March 2026 under PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan). Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Energy related Infrastructure, Renewable energy sources, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Guru Ravidas
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Sant Ravidas on his Jayanti. Guru Ravidas
World Wetlands Day
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The State Governments and Union Territory administrations celebrated World Wetlands Day (WWD) at all 75 Ramsar sites this year with over 200 events. What are wetlands? Importance of Wetlands Wetlands play a number of functions such as: Wetlands are also considered the most biologically diverse of […]
Sickle Cell Anemia
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? The Government of India, through the National Health Mission, is supporting the states in their efforts to prevent and manage sickle cell disease. In Union Budget 2023-24, the government has announced a mission to eliminate Sickle cell Anaemia by 2047. Sickle Cell Anemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle […]