90 Days Study Plan For UPSC
The last three months before the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (UPSC Prelims) are critical for preparation. With the right approach and strategy, you can make the most of this time and increase your chances of success in the examination. In this blog, we’ll outline some tips on how to use the last three months […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 February 2023
Saved Water Will Matter Later
Context: As a result of glaciers melting quickly due to rising temperatures, the Ganga and Yamuna rivers’ very existence is in danger, and the flow of water from their sources is increasing at an accelerated rate. Relevance GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Mains Question There will be “water wars” between China and India as […]
There’s More To India’s Energy Transition Than the Coal Story
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Infrastructure: Energy Mains Question What are India’s main obstacles to achieving a just energy transition, how can they be overcome, and how can this be done within the framework of India’s overall energy policy and development objectives? Explain. (250 Words) Issues of Concern The Pathway for Clean Energy Taking the following steps […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 February 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 February 2023 Contents There’s More to India’s Energy Transition Than the Coal Story Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Infrastructure: Energy Mains Question What are India’s main obstacles to achieving a just energy transition, how can they be overcome, and how can this be done within the framework of India’s overall energy […]
The Saga of a Spy Balloon in US Airspace
Context: Last week, the U.S. shot down a Chinese ‘spy’ balloon, days after the surveillance device was first spotted over American airspace, bringing the dramatic saga to a climax and dealing yet another blow to the already strained diplomatic relation between the two sides. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What are […]
Google’s New AI Chatbot – Bard
Context: Google has finally decided to answer the challenge and threat posed by Microsoft-backed OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The search giant confirmed it will soon start public testing for a new AI chatbot of its own called Bard, based on the company’s Language Model for Dialogue Application or LaMDA. Relevance: GS III: Science […]
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
Context: The Union Budget has announced Rs 2,516 crore for computerisation of 63,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) over the next five years, with the aim of bringing greater transparency and accountability in their operations and enabling them to diversify their business and undertake more activities. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: […]
CAR T-Cell Therapy
Context: A new development on the treatment for cancer, currently holding the attention of many researchers worldwide, is the CAR T-cell therapy. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Cancer Types of Tumors Causes of Cancer Three major forms of treatment Evolution of Systemic Therapy Early Stage: Chemotherapy Next Stage: Targeted […]
Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA) targets 1000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to turn direct exporters of farm produce. Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Functions: What is a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO)?