The Leading Proponents of Deep-Sea Mining
Context The push for deep-sea mining has been the subject of heated discussion in recent years, with supporters praising the potential advantages of the global switch to clean energy and opponents predicting dire environmental repercussions. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Mains Question What issues does deep-sea mining raise, and why […]
Campus Unity To Save Lives
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources; Stress Management Mains Question What are the causes of the stress in India’s higher education system? Offer some solutions to those problems. (150 Words) Highlights The three largest higher education systems in the world in terms of student […]
Detection of a Magnetic Field Around Exoplanet YZ Ceti b
Context: An alien world called YZ Ceti b has suddenly become the cynosure of astronomers. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Discovery and significance Importance of magnetic fields for habitable planets Future research -Source: The Hindu
About The TeLEOS-2 Satellite
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About TeLEOS-2 Earth Observation Satellite: Objectives of TeLEOS-2: What are the launch vehicles used by ISRO? Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV): Since […]
Top Exporting District In India: Jamnagar in Gujarat
Context: Jamnagar in Gujarat is the top exporting district in India. It formed about 24% of India’s exports in value terms in FY23 (till January). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article Status of India’s Export Sector Trade Deficit: Top Export Sectors: Current trends: Challenges Facing the Export Sector in India: Access to […]
Internet For The Next Generation Web3
Context: Web3 is built on top of existing Internet infrastructure and not in competition with previous versions of the web platform. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Web3: Key Features of Web3: Who is using Web3? How is Web3 different from Web2? Web2, also known as the centralised web, is […]
SC Verdicts That Moved The Needle on LGBTQ Rights
Context: The Supreme Court continued to hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages. On the second day of the hearing, the court heard arguments on the changing legal landscape on LGBTQ rights and the evolution of the right to choose one’s partner. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
UN Population Report: Key Takeaways
Context: India is now the most populous country in the world, having overtaken China in population, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in its State of World Population (SOWP) report, ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations, GS I: Population related issues Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of UNFPA’s Report on […]
Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions, GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? Tribal Affairs Minister recently launched Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme in Manipur. PTP-NER Scheme: The PTP-NER Scheme is a government initiative that aims to empower Scheduled Tribes in the North-Eastern Region of […]
Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Scientists have identified Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a form of plasma waves in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri. Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves: Magnetosphere: Magnetometer: Plasma Waves: