Social Media and India’s Military: Navigating a Toxic Environment
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Social Media and Its Impact Mains Question What effects does social media have on the values and mindset of young enlistees in the Indian armed forces? Talk about the difficulties and effects of this impact on the unity and discipline of the military. (150 Words) The Negative Impact of Social […]
India’s Urban Flooding Challenges and Resilience
Context With recent severe floods affecting important cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai, urban flooding in India has become a critical concern. Relevance GS Paper 3 – Disaster and disaster management Mains Question What role do urban green infrastructure and rainwater harvesting play in minimising flooding in cities? How might community involvement help with water […]
About The National Digital Nagrik Forum
Context: Recently, The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) announced the creation of a National Digital Nagrik Forum. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: National Digital Nagrik Forum: Objectives: -Source: Indian Express
About the Voyager 2 Spacecraft
Context: NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft, currently in interstellar space, is facing communication difficulties caused by an antenna misalignment. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Voyager 2 Spacecraft: Firsts: Interstellar Space: -Source: Hindustan Times
What is TransLunar Injection (TLI)?
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently performed the TransLunar Injection (TLI) to slingshot Chandrayaan-3 towards the moon. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: TransLunar Injection (TLI): A Critical Step in Lunar Missions The Process of TLI: Trajectory After TLI: Success of TLI in Lunar Missions: -Source: The Hindu
About the Seagrass Meadows
Context: Scuba divers in Northern Germany are extracting seagrass shoots to replant in barren areas, aiming to combat climate change and revive these ocean carbon sinks. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Seagrass Meadows: Significance of Seagrass Meadows: Concern: Decline of Seagrass Habitats Report Findings: Causes of Seagrass Loss: Seagrasses […]
Corporate Debt Market Development Fund
Context: The Indian government has approved the Guarantee Scheme for Corporate Debt (GSCD) to offer a guarantee cover for the debt raised by the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF). The CDMDF’s objective is to stabilize the corporate bond market during periods of stress. SEBI has issued guidelines for the functioning and management of the […]
About The Child Labour Act
Context: Recently, an incident came into light where a couple was accused of hiring a 10-year-old girl as a stay-at-home help to care for their 4-year-old son and was subjected to physical and mental abuse on several occasions. Relevance: GS II: Issues Related to Children Dimensions of the Article: Child Labor: Exploring Child Domestic Work […]
About The Akira Ransomware
Context: Recently, the Computer Emergency Response Team of India issued an alert for ransomware dubbed Akira. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Akira Ransomware Working Mechanism: What is ransomware? What is Cyber Attack and Cyber Security? What are other similar types of Cyber Attacks? Which agencies in India deal with cyber-attacks? -Source: […]
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed in Lok Sabha during the monsoon session and aims at giving a boost to Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023: Key Features of the […]