Long-Term Funding For Civil Society Organisations
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Development Processes and the Development Industry — the Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Mains Question Donor actions or inactions have a significant impact on the landscape of civil society organisations (CSOs). Review the assertion. Also, make some recommendations for ways to enhance the […]
Revamping Livestock Insurance
Context Recently, a Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) voiced concerns regarding livestock’s lack of insurance coverage in 2022–2023. The Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana is the inspiration for the Center’s proposed comprehensive livestock insurance programme. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Mains […]
About The Heatwaves
Context: Seventeen mandals experienced severe heatwave conditions and 100 experienced heatwave conditions in various districts of Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About Heat Wave Criteria for Heat Waves Health Impacts Source: The Hindu
What is Dark Matter?
Context: Recently, researchers have created a detailed map of the invisible dark matter that makes up 85% of the universe. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What do the Findings Suggest? What is dark matter and why is it so elusive? Why do physicists believe strongly that dark matter exists? What […]
Quantum Technology for Securing Maritime Communications
Context: RRI (Raman Research Institute) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy on Quantum Technologies to develop secure maritime communications. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: Quantum technology: About: There are Four domains of Quantum Technology: The underlying principles of quantum technology are as follows: Quantum entanglement […]
About The Uttaramerur Inscription
Context: Prime Minister referred to the Uttaramerur inscription in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Where is Uttaramerur? What does the inscription say? Responsibilities of the Sabha Is this an example of a democracy? -Source: Indian Express
Conflict Between Israel and Syria
Context: Recently, Israel has fired retaliatory rockets after three rockets had been launched towards Israel from Syria. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Recent Conflict in Israel and its Neighboring Countries: Timeline of Conflict between Israel and Syria: India’s Position in the Syrian-Israeli Conflict: Implications of Conflict for India: -Source: The Hindu
Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS)
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) will be held in Varanasi from 17 to 19 April 2023 which will feature MAHARISHI Initiative. Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists: Agenda and Details There are four priority areas for focused discussion at the meeting, including:
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) portal
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Prime Minister recently said that with the help of the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) portal, the farmers will be able to decide the place, time and price of selling their products, and reduce the burden on the consumers. e-NAM Benefits of e-NAM
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 April 2023 Contents Revamping Livestock Insurance Context Recently, a Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) voiced concerns regarding livestock’s lack of insurance coverage in 2022–2023.The Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana is the inspiration for the Center’s proposed comprehensive livestock insurance programme. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various […]