India-US Defence Deal: Boosting Fighter Jet Engine Manufacturing
Context The Indian Prime Minister’s agenda is anticipated to be dominated by a large defence agreement during the current official State Visit to the US. The agreement centres on the partnership between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and American manufacturing giant General Electric (GE) Aerospace for the joint production of fighter jet engines in India. Relevance […]
NCQG: Promoting Equitable Climate Financing
Context: It was vital to examine and modify the climate financing infrastructure during the recently finished Bonn climate conference in Germany, which was expected to lay out the political agenda for the significant Conference Of Parties-28 (COP28) meeting in Dubai at the end of the year. Relevance: GS Paper3 : Environment- Climate financing Mains Question […]
Global Gender Gap Index 2022
Context: India was ranked at 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity — an improvement of eight places from last year, according to the recently published annual Gender Gap Report, 2023. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Women Empowerment, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies), GS-II: International […]
About Pink Bollworm
Focus: GS III: Agriculture Why in News? Pink bollworm – responsible for damaging nearly 4 lakh acres of cotton in 2021 – has been recently observed in certain fields within the Bathinda and Mansa districts of Punjab. About Pink Bollworm: Ecological Threat: -Source: Indian express
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Context: Recently, a West Delhi-based hospital that mishandled an in vitro fertilisation procedure has been fined ₹1.5 crore for negligence and resorting to unethical practices by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: What is in-vitro fertilization (IVF)? -Source: The […]
About The Ambubachi Mela
Context: Three temporary camps with adequate security arrangements were recently set up for devotees and tourists coming to the Kamakhya temple for the Ambubachi Mela. Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Article: Ambubachi Mela: Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fair held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. Here are some details about […]
What Is Greenwashing?
Context: A lawsuit has been filed against Delta Air Lines in the US, accusing the company of engaging in Greenwashing by making false and misleading claims about its Sustainability Efforts and being a “Green” and carbon-neutral airline. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What Is Greenwashing? Examples of Greenwashing Effects of […]
About The Anxiety disorders
Context: Recently, there has been a growing recognition of the impact of anxiety disorders on individuals’ daily lives and overall well-being. These common mental health conditions affect a significant portion of the population and can lead to persistent distress and impairment. Relevance: GS III: Science Dimensions of the Article: About Anxiety disorder Anxiety disorder is […]
About The Artemis Accords
Context: As per White House announcement, India has decided to join the Artemis Accords, which brings like-minded countries together on civil space exploration. Also, NASA and ISRO have agreed to a joint mission to the International Space Station in 2024. Relevance: GS II: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Artemis Accords: Artemis Program: Legal […]
Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Public Grievances, and Pensions, launched the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022. About Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022: The Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022 is an initiative by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public […]