About The Chytridiomycosis
Context: A recent multinational study has developed a method to detect all strains of Chytridiomycosis. Relevance: GS II: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Chytridiomycosis Infection Process: -Source: Indian Express
About Powassan Virus Disease
Context: A person in the US recently died from the rare Powassan virus, marking the first fatal case in the US this year. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Powassan Virus Disease Transmission and Risk: Symptoms: Prevention and Treatment: -Source: India today
About The Foucault’s Pendulum
Context: Suspended from the ceiling of the Central Foyer of India’s new Parliament building is a Foucault pendulum that all but touches the floor as it rotates on its axis. The pendulum hangs from a skylight at the top of the Constitution Hall, and signifies the “integration of the idea of India with the idea of […]
About The Central Vigilance Commission
Context: Recently, Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Composition of Central Vigilance Commission The CVC is comprised of 3 members: Removal of members (according to CVC […]
What Is Rice Fortification?
Context India’s pilot studies on rice fortification showed that nutritional anaemia could be reduced, with a significant drop in the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren, according to a United Nations report. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: What is rice fortification? Need of rice fortification What are the standards […]
Decreasing Yield on Government Securities
Context: The yield on the benchmark 10-year government security (G-sec) in India has experienced a decline, prompting retail investors to reassess their investment strategies. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Factors Influencing the Decline in G-sec Yield The yield on the benchmark 10-year government security (G-sec) has experienced a decline, with various […]
Lack of Teachers in Higher Education
Context: Faculty shortages have existed in India’s higher education sector at least since the 1980s, but seem to have become permanent today. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Why is there a Lack of Reliable Data on Faculty Shortages? Previous Efforts and Observations: Need for Data Collection Mechanism: Issues with Current Data Collection: […]
IRDAI’s Vision: Insurance for All By 2047
Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), as part of its Vision Insurance for all’ by 2047, has allotted states and union territories to every insurer to increase insurance penetration in India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India: IRDAI Vision 2047 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 May 2023 Contents India’s First Polarimetry Mission: XPoSat Context: The X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), due for launch later this year, is being built by the Indian Space scientific Organisation in partnership with the Raman Research agency (RRI), Bengaluru, an independent scientific agency. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and […]
Current Affairs 30 May 2023
CONTENTS IRDAI’s Vision: Insurance for all by 2047 Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), as part of its Vision Insurance for all’ by 2047, has allotted states and union territories to every insurer to increase insurance penetration in India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of […]