Methane Alert and Response System
Context: Recently, the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) notified governments of 127 plumes spanning four continents and identified 1,500 plumes in its pilot stage. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Methane Alert and Response System: International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO): -Source: Indian Express
About A Monkeypox virus
Context: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has witnessed a significant increase in Monkeypox(mpox) cases, with 12,569 suspected cases and 581 deaths reported from January to November 2023. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
What Are Exit Polls?
Context: Recently, the exit polls results were released for five states Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance (Representation of People’s Act) Dimensions of the Article: What are exit polls? Issues with exit polls Rules governing exit polls in India -Source: Indian Express
About The All India Judicial Service
Context: Recently, the President of India advocated for All India Judicial Service (AIJS) to enhance diversity in the judiciary by increasing representation from marginalized social groups. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: All India Judicial Service (AIJS) Centralized System for Judicial Appointments Historical and Constitutional Foundation Necessity for AIJS Current Recruitment Process for District Judges […]
Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: During a debate on the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha, Law Minister said that the central government is open to a policy on transfer of high court judges. The Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Appointment and Transfer of […]
NCRB 2022 Report on Crime in India
Context: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its annual report on crime in India for the year 2022. The report is a compilation of data on reported crime from across the country, and provides the big picture of broad trends in crime registration. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Overview […]
COP28 Summit: Tripling Nuclear Capacity by 2050
Context: At the COP28 climate meeting, more than 20 countries have pledged to triple the global nuclear installed capacity by 2050, in a bid to attain a net-zero emissions status. Just as in the case of the pledge tripling renewable energy, India is not a part of the nuclear energy commitment as well, in keeping with its […]
Only Right Education can Ensure World Peace
Context: The world, amidst conflict and turmoil, aspires for a future devoid of wars and violence. Even those currently embroiled in conflicts, such as the Ukraine-Russia or Israel-Palestine wars, may secretly desire a world free from tension and violence for their future generations. Relevance: GS2- GS4- Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating […]
Honest Reckoning On Moving Away from Fossil Fuels
Context: The limit defining discussions on the global climate is set at 1.5°C, representing the average temperature increase since the pre-industrial era. With the threshold of 1°C already surpassed, the ongoing negotiations at the climate summit in Dubai aim to constrain the additional half-degree rise. However, the existing commitments to reduce emissions fall short of achieving this […]
About Tele-MANAS
Context: Recently, a dedicated Tele-MANAS Cell was inaugurated at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Tele-MANAS: Tele-MANAS will be organised in two tier system; About MANAS: Aim: