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 […]
TRIFED’s Artisanal Treasures
Context: The G20 Summit witnessed a remarkable showcase of India’s rich tribal heritage and craftsmanship, curated and presented by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India), Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Artisanal Treasures by TRIFED: Longpi Pottery: Chhattisgarh Wind Flutes: Gujarat Hangings: Rajasthan Artistry:
Current Affairs Quiz 14 September 2023
Current Affairs 14 September 2023
CONTENTS 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 […]
PIB Summaries 14 September 2023
CONTENTS TRIFED’s Artisanal Treasures Context: The G20 Summit witnessed a remarkable showcase of India’s rich tribal heritage and craftsmanship, curated and presented by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India), Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Artisanal Treasures by TRIFED: Longpi Pottery: Chhattisgarh Wind Flutes: Gujarat Hangings: Rajasthan Artistry: Initiatives for Persons […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 September 2023
CONTENTS Unified Approach 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. Relevance: GS- […]
Static Quiz 14 September 2023 (Indian Economy)
