Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation in India: Features Climate Conditions & Medicinal Properties
GS Paper 3, Environment & Geography Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are a type of edible mushroom that are popular in many cuisines. They are native to East Asia and have been cultivated for over a thousand years. Here are the features and climatic conditions required for Shiitake mushroom cultivation: In summary, shiitake mushrooms require a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 February 2023
Current Affairs 24 February 2023
CONTENTS Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage Context: Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters have linked their Aadhaar to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Corrupt Practices Under RPA Act 1951 Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has said that providing […]
The Khalistan Movement and Operation Blue Star
The Khalistan Movement is a significant chapter in the history of India, particularly in the state of Punjab. The movement aimed to create a separate Sikh state, known as Khalistan, which would be an independent nation for the Sikh community. The movement started in the 1970s and gained momentum in the 1980s, leading […]
PIB Summaries 24 February 2023
CONTENTS Sansad Ratna Awards Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated fellow Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About Sansad Ratna Awards: Lab Grown Diamonds Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Five-year research grant to encourage indigenous production of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 February 2023
Contents: India’s R&D Estimates Are An Incomplete Picture Context: As per the latest Research and Development Statistics, published by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in 2020, the R&D spending in 2017-18 by foreign MNCs in India is only 10% of what U.S. firms have reported to have spent in India on R&D. Relevance: […]
Static Quiz 24 February 2023 (Geography)
