Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range
Context: The Indian Navy, in association with DRDO, successfully undertook Guided Flight Trials of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR) from a Sea King 42B helicopter recently. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR): An Overview Development and Origin: Launch Platform: Replacement […]
Gambusia Fish: A Mosquito-Control Warrior
Context: Recently, various government and non-governmental organisations in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released Gambusia fish into local water bodies to address a mosquito menace. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Gambusia Fish: A Mosquito-Control Warrior About Malaria -Source: The Hindu
SATHEE (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) Portal
Context: The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently said they would write to all states to encourage aspirants to utilise the newly launched portal for exam preparation, SATHEE (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams). Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) […]
Atmospheric Waves Experiment
Context: NASA is set to launch the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) to study ‘airglow’ to understand space weather. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE): Unraveling Terrestrial and Space Weather Interactions NASA’s AWE Mission Objectives Understanding Airglow -Source: Indian Express
Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel Collapse
Context: Recently, the collapse of the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand has highlighted concerns about tunnel construction safety. The incident emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into potential causes and the implementation of preventive measures. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Potential Causes of the Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel Collapse Background of Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel […]
Impact of Gamma-Ray Burst on Earth’s Ionosphere
Context: Recent research indicates that a gamma-ray burst (GRB) triggered by a supernova explosion in a galaxy nearly two billion light-years away has caused a significant disruption in the ionosphere of Earth. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings from the Research on Gamma-Ray Burst Supernova Explosion and Gamma-Ray Release […]
Quashing of Haryana’s Local Candidates Reservation Act 2020
Context: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 as unconstitutional, nullifying the mandated 75% reservation for local candidates in private sector jobs. The court ruled that the law violates fundamental rights of both citizens and employers. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
Listen to the People Not the Numbers
Context: The challenge facing the Indian economy lies in insufficient and unsustainable income growth for a significant portion of the population, rather than a lack of overall economic expansion. Economists, both supportive and critical of the government, are engaged in a debate about job creation and scrutinizing the accuracy of government data. Relevance: GS3- Economy […]
NPAs: Setting the Record Straight
Context: According to information provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in response to an RTI query, scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) have written off non-performing assets (NPAs), or bad loans, amounting to over Rs 10,57,000 crore in the last five years. Relevance: GS3- Indian Economy Mains Question: In the context of Non-Performing Assets in […]
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
Context: The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) recently commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: International Film Festival of India (IFFI): Celebrating Cinematic Excellence Founding and Evolution: Competitive Format: Shift to Goa: Accreditation: Objectives: Role […]