Rajasthan Right to Health Act
Context: Recently the Rajasthan government passed the Right to Health act that gathered significant opposition from the doctors of the state. Relevance: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of the Article: Rajasthan Right to Health Act, 2022: Reason for the protest: What is […]
Exemption From Custom Duties For Drugs Treating Rare Diseases
Context: The centre recently announced the full exemption of custom duty for drugs, food imported for treatment of rare diseases. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What is a rare disease? A rare disease, also […]
Gamma Ray Burst (GRB)
Context: A gamma-ray burst that recently hit our solar system was so bright, it temporarily blinded gamma-ray instruments in space, according to a NASA release. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) are short-lived bursts of gamma-ray light, which is the most energetic form […]
About The Solar Flare
Context: Recently, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory detected a powerful “X-class” solar flare that was classified as an X1.2 flare. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Solar flares Classification: Impacts: Solar flares can have significant impacts on various technological systems, including: X-class flares, which are the strongest, can trigger planet-wide radio […]
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Context: Recently, Britain agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade pact based around the Pacific rim, as it seeks to build ties around the world after leaving the European Union. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is CPTPP? How much does Britain trade with […]
ISRO’s Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation and its partners successfully demonstrated a precise landing experiment for a Reusable Launch Vehicle at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga, Karnataka. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: ISRO’s RLV TD Project How old is the RLV project? How advanced are RLV technologies globally? […]
Bharat 6G Vision Document
Context: Recently, Prime Minister unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision Document, a starting point for policymakers and the industry to gear up for the next generation of telecommunication. This is happening even as over 45,000 villages lack 4G connectivity, and 5G networks are still being built out. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]
About The Jal Jeevan Mission
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Prime Minister has complimented the Chief Minister and his team as Arunachal Pradesh crosses 75% coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission providing drinking water to 1.73 lakh rural households. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges
National Mission on Natural Farming
Focus: GS III: Agriculture Why in News? The Government of India has launched the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a separate and independent scheme to promote chemical-free and climate-smart agriculture. National Mission on Natural Farming Natural Farming: Significance of Natural Farming:
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 April 2023
Contents: Exemption From Custom Duties For Drugs Treating Rare Diseases Context: The centre recently announced the full exemption of custom duty for drugs, food imported for treatment of rare diseases. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Key […]