Conservation Of Himalayas
Context: A recent study finds out that two districts in Uttarakhand have the highest landslide density.in the country. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Dimensions of the Article: About Himalayan Biodiversity Significance of the Himalayan Ecosystem The Himalayas are the body and soul of India. In a very special measure, […]
Raising Farm Income
Context: It is important to focus on the need to promote sustainable and diversified agriculture to achieve the goal of doubling farmer’s income. Relevance: GS-III Agriculture, Economic Development, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Background: Agrarian reform is required: Agriculture Sector’s Challenges India’s plan to Increase Farmers’ Income Need to refocus on doubling farm income: Government […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 March 2023
Contents: Raising Farm Income Context: It is important to focus on the need to promote sustainable and diversified agriculture to achieve the goal of doubling farmer’s income. Relevance: GS-III Agriculture, Economic Development, Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Conservation Of Himalayas Context: A recent study finds out that two districts in Uttarakhand have the highest landslide […]
About Scrub Typhus
Context: Recently, a team of researchers from Christian Medical College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and PGIMER Chandigarh found that an antibiotic combo is best for severe scrub typhus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Scrub Typhus Transmission: Symptoms: Treatment: Vaccine: Typhus Fevers -Source: The Hindu
One Nation One Challan initiative
Context: The Gujarat government recently told the High Court, which was hearing a public interest litigation seeking the setting up of virtual traffic courts in the state, that it was already in the process of doing so under the ‘One Nation One Challan’ initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
SWAMIH Investment Fund
Context: The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I has raised Rs 15,530 crore so far to provide priority debt financing for the completion of stressed, brownfield and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)-registered residential projects that fall in the affordable, mid-income housing category. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the […]
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Context: India recently rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) “unwarranted references” to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Why is the region important for India? How much trade does India do with countries in this region? UAE: […]
What Is The New Bio-Computer?
Context: Scientists at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) recently outlined a plan for a potentially revolutionary new area of research called “organoid intelligence”, which aims to create “bio-computers”. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is the new ‘bio-computer’? Bio-computers are not ready for commercial use What is the premise of this […]
Understanding Compensatory Afforestation
Context: The showpiece effort for extending India’s forest cover has been its compensatory afforestation programme, which seeks to ensure that forest lands getting ‘diverted’ for industrial or infrastructure development is mandatorily accompanied by afforestation effort on at least an equal area of land. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology), GS-II: Governance […]
Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID)
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs said that the sale of gold jewellery mandates a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) from April 1, 2023. Hallmark Unique Identification: Key Facts: Bureau of Indian Standards: Key Facts: