About the West Coast Refinery Project
Context: India and Saudi Arabia recently agreed to speed up the implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project. Relevance: GS II: International Relations About the West Coast Refinery Project (Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. – RRPCL): -Source: Indian Express
About The Dinkinesh Asteroid
Context: Recently, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has captured its first images of the main belt asteroid Dinkinesh, marking the beginning of a 12-year voyage. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About the Dinkinesh Asteroid: About the Lucy Mission: -Source: India Today
About Konark Sun Temple
Context: The 18th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi, for the first time on 9th -10th September 2023, under the theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Details: The summit took place at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. As a tribute […]
Himachal Pradesh Appeals for National Disaster Declaration Following Monsoon Devastation
Context: Himachal Pradesh has urgently appealed to the Indian Prime Minister for the declaration of the extensive damage caused by heavy rains in the state as a National Disaster. The region has incurred losses amounting to Rs 10,000 crore, and there have been unfortunate casualties with around 418 people losing their lives in rain-related incidents […]
Lab Grown Human Embryo Model
Context: Recently, Scientists have achieved a remarkable feat by creating a lab-grown “human embryo” model using stem cells and chemicals, without using an egg or sperm shedding light on early embryo development. Relevance: GS III: Biotechnology Dimensions of the Article: Human Embryo: Creation of the Embryo Model: Insights from These Models on Early Development: Importance […]
Status of the Food Processing Sector in India
Context: In Mumbai, during the 17th edition of ANUTEC – International FoodTec India, influential leaders from both industry and government revealed a hopeful outlook for India’s food processing sector. This sector is currently on an impressive growth path and is primed to play a pivotal role in propelling the nation’s economy forward. Relevance: GS III: […]
About The Global Stocktake Report
Context: Ahead of the just concluded G-20 summit, that saw several world leaders converge in New Delhi, the United Nations climate secretariat made public a ‘synthesis report’ on the results of three meetings held so far to discuss progress achieved by countries in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement of 2015. Relevance: GS II: […]
India’s Forest Policy Needs Revaluation
Context: The extensive forested regions that span India’s varied landscapes are far more than just geographic features. They serve as the often-overlooked protectors of our planet, undertaking a significant task in preserving essential ecological services and combating the challenges posed by climate change. Any form of economic development that comes at the expense of these […]
Unified Approach – Virus Outbreak in Kerala
Context: The Nipah virus is causing devastation once more in Kozhikode, marking the fourth occurrence of this disease in Kerala in the past five years. Resulting from a zoonotic spillover, which involves the transmission of pathogens from animals to humans, the Nipah virus finds its closest reservoir in fruit bats. Status of the outbreak in Kerala: Dealing […]
Initiatives for Persons With Disabilities
Context: Recently, the Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, unveiled five transformative initiatives for persons with Disabilities at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intiatives Key Initiatives in the Disability Sector: MOU with Council of Architecture: Release of Anonymous Data of UDID: PM Daksh Portal: Pathways […]