About The Conjunctivitis
Context: Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi and nearby areas over the past few weeks, multiple cases of conjunctivitis are being reported in the National Capital Region. Relevance: GS II: Health Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Pink Eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the eyelid and […]
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme
Context: The British Government recently announced the opening of the second ballot of the Young Professional Scheme for Indian citizens. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: India-UK Young Professionals Scheme Features of the India Young Professionals Scheme Visa: Conditions for Visa Holders in the UK: -Source: Indian Express
Ethical Aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies
Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has drafted a consensus policy statement addressing the ethical aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS), opening the door for its potential implementation in India. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) and Ethical Concerns Benefits of Implementing CHIS […]
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021
Context: Recently, the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has been passed in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Article: Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The need for amending Biodiversity Act 2002 Concerns with the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021 -Source: The Hindu
What is Flash Floods?
Context: The 2023 Monsoon rain in Himachal Pradesh has brought severe Flash Floods in many regions causing unprecedented loss of lives and assets. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Flash Floods: Sudden and Destructive Water Events Causes: Factors Contributing to Flash Floods: Features: Differences Between Flash Floods and General Floods: Flash Floods: General […]
Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition
Context: The Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change launched the Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). As part of this, 39 multinational corporations (MNCs) from various sectors came together to pledge to adopt resource efficiency and circular economy principles. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Resource Efficiency Circular Economy […]
Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 that introduces stringent anti-piracy provisions, expanding the scope of the law from censorship to also cover copyright. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 Amendment Purpose and Authority: Introduction of Additional Certificate Categories: Separate Certificates for Television […]
About The STARFIRE Algorithm
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology have developed an algorithm names STARFIRE to tackle unwanted Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) in space, enriching data obtained from space-based astronomy missions. STARFIRE: Revolutionizing Space-Based Astronomy with Advanced RFI […]
Hematene Nanoflakes for Optical Limiters
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Researchers have come up with a new and highly efficient optical limiter using a novel 2D material, ‘hematene’. Key Findings: Hematene Nanoflakes for Optical Limiters Key Facts about Hematene:
Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE)
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? The Union Ministry for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region provided recent updates on the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE). About Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE) Aim: PM-DevINE will lead to creation of infrastructure, support industries, social development projects and create […]