Nature’s Age and Environment Tracker in Fish
Context: Recently, marine biologists at the University of Southampton have developed a technique to decode the chemistry of otoliths. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Otolith Rings: Nature’s Age and Environment Tracker in Fish Composition and Location: Age Revelation Through Rings: Environmental Clues: Fitness Tracker for Fish: Types of Otoliths: Diversity Among Species: Significance in […]
Cassiopeia A
Context: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning new image of a star that exploded in the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Cassiopeia A: Nature and Origin: Supernova Remnant Type: Spatial Dimensions: Scientific Insights: Supernova Explosion: Binary Star System Scenario: Single Star’s Culmination: […]
NTPC Wins Dual Silver Awards
Context: The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), a maharatna, central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the sole PSU in India to win two silver awards at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards 2023. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Achievement Overview: Recognition at Brandon […]
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission’s Alert
Context: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert concerning Meftal, a common painkiller. The alert warns about severe allergic reactions, including the DRESS syndrome, triggered by its constituent, mefenamic acid, which has the potential to impact internal organs. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: DRESS Syndrome Meftal’s Use and […]
Anarcho-Capitalism in Spotlight
Context: The term “anarcho-capitalism” has garnered recent attention, notably following Javier Milei’s electoral triumph in Argentina. Milei, a self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist, advocates for the abolition of the state, proposing a system where private companies manage law and order within a free market. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy (Capitalism) Dimensions of the Article: Anarcho-Capitalism: A Political and […]
Bihar Reservation Laws
Context: The Bihar Assembly recently passed Reservation Laws, elevating the quota for jobs and education to 75%, surpassing the 50% limit set by the Supreme Court. This development has ignited discussions on the acceptable boundaries of reservations in India, especially in light of the Supreme Court’s precedent in the Mandal Commission case (Indra Sawhney, 1992). […]
Rajya Sabha Passes Bill on Election Commission Appointment
Context: The Rajya Sabha has passed a bill aimed at regulating the appointment of the Election Commission of India. The bill maintains the status of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs) on par with judges of the Supreme Court. This comes as a modification from the earlier bill, which sought to […]
Foreign Universities are no Panacea
Context: The University Grants Commission in India has introduced the “Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India” Regulations, 2023. These regulations aim to permit Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to establish campuses in India, offering undergraduate and postgraduate certificates, diplomas, degrees, as well as doctoral and post-doctoral research programs. Relevance: GS2- […]
India’s Extreme Rainfall ‘Corridor
Context: The characteristics of the Indian monsoon, such as its onset, withdrawal, active and break periods, and the presence of low-pressure systems are widely recognized. Global warming has impacted every aspect of the monsoon, leading to a consistent decline in total seasonal rainfall for over seven decades. Relevance: GS-1-Physical Geography Mains Question: The impact of […]
About A Asian Development Bank
Context: The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed agreement for availing of a $200 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to improve the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply in the state of Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS II- Inter Groupings Dimensions of the Article: About Asian Development Bank […]