In the Long Run, Wastewater May Be Useful
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Mains Question According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, India only treats 28% of the total sewage that is produced daily from its urban areas. Provide a suggestion for the […]
ISRO To Prioritise R&D
Context The Indian Space Policy-2023 was made public on April 20, 2023, with a focus on research and development of cutting-edge technologies. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Awareness in the fields of Space Mains Question Describe the key components of the Indian Space Policy 2023 and how they will affect the growth of the Indian space industry. (150 […]
About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister recently announced that Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will be developed as a second home for cheetahs within six months. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: Establishment: Landscape and Vegetation: Fauna: Places of Interest: River: -Source: The Hindu
Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023
Context: India’s rank in the recently released World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2023 has improved by six places. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of LPI 2023: About Logistics Performance Index (LPI): -Source: The Hindu
International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
Context: IFAD President recently said that IFAD will set up a new framework to facilitate cooperation between small agricultural producers in developing nations and businesses in Japan and elsewhere Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: The Enhanced Linkages between Private Sector and Small-Scale Producers (ELPS) initiative will be set up with an aim […]
National Civil Services Day 2023
Context: The Government of India commemorates ‘Civil Services Day’ every year on April 21. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History of National Civil Services Day in India: This year’s awards -Source: Indian Express
About Kesavananda Bharati case
Context: Fifty years ago, on April 24, 1973, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Ors vs State of Kerala and Anr, the landmark case that redefined the relationship between Parliament and the Constitution. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Kesavananda Bharati case Understanding the Doctrine of […]
EU New Crypto-Legislation
Context: The European Parliament, the legislative body of the 27-country block European Union, has approved the world’s first set of comprehensive rules to bring largely unregulated cryptocurrency markets under the ambit of regulation by government authorities. The regulation, called the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), will come into force after formal approval by member states. […]
Understanding the Process of Trying Juveniles as Adults in Court
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Children (NCPCR) has recently issued guidelines for conducting a preliminary assessment by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) under Section 15 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (JJ Act, 2015). This preliminary assessment is to ascertain whether a juvenile can be tried as an adult. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
4th India-CARICOM Ministerial Meeting
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? India’s External Affairs Minister co-chaired the 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting with his Jamaican counterpart. About CARICOM: CARICOM is the Caribbean Community, a regional organization of Caribbean countries and dependencies. Here are some key points: Purpose: Members: Leadership: Secretariat: Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ):