Planning Groundwater Sensor Network For Quality and Contamination Monitoring
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Mains Question “India is one of the countries with the highest rates of groundwater depletion in the world.” Discuss the Jal Shakti Ministry’s plan to set up a substantial network of groundwater sensors in light of this, as well as any advantages it may […]
Digitising Registration in India’s Land Records
Context: Enabling remote online document registration would significantly help Digital India achieve its main goals. Relevance: GS paper-3: Land reforms in India: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Mains Question What are the benefits of digitising the land registration procedure in India, and what actions are necessary to ensure a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 April 2023 Contents Digitising Registration in India’s Land Records Context: Enabling remote online document registration would significantly help Digital India achieve its main goals. Relevance: GS paper-3: Land reforms in India: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Mains Question What are the benefits of […]
About Piarosoma Arunachalensis
Context: Recently, researchers from Titli Trust, National Centre for Biological Sciences and others have discovered a new moth from Talle Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Piarosoma arunachalensis Piarosoma arunachalensis is a species of moth that has the following characteristics: About the Talle Wildlife Sanctuary […]
World Malaria Day 2023
Context: Every year, 25th April is observed as ‘World Malaria Day’. This year’s theme is “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement” – there are reasons to be hopeful in our quest to control and finally eradicate malaria, in the form of two first generation vaccines that have recently been developed and may soon […]
Worldwide Military Expenditure Hits All-Time High In 2022: SIPRI
Context: Key takeaway from the latest data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a leading global security think tank. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About SIPRI Key points Factors driving military spending: Impact of spending: Conclusion: -Source: Indian Express
About The Relative Humidity
Context: Relative humidity is a simple concept as far as weather phenomena go, but it has significant, far-reaching consequences for how we must take care of ourselves on a hot or wet day. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Humidity Importance of Relative Humidity What does relative humidity imply physically? Ways to […]
State of the Global Climate 2022
Context: Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the State of the Global Climate Report 2022. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About State of the Global Climate report Key findings of the State of the Global Climate report: Temperature: Greenhouse gases: Sea level: Ocean heat and Ocean acidification: Sea ice and Glaciers: Impacts […]
C+C5 Trade Ministers Meeting
Context: Recently, China has conducted a meeting of trade ministers of the grouping known as C+C5 — China and the five Central Asian republics, namely Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Understanding the China-Central Asia Engagement India’s Stake in Central Asia Cultural Ties: Security: Extended Neighborhood […]
Vibrant Villages Plan To Be Merged With PM Gati Shakti
Context: The Centre’s ambitious Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), which aims to develop infrastructure and open up villages along the China border to tourists, will be integrated with the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti mega project. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: About Vibrant Village Programme Focus areas Need of such […]