European Wood Bison
Context: A new study has warned that the ongoing war in Ukraine could act as a spanner in the works for efforts to save the last remnant of the mega-fauna European wood bison. Relevance: GS III: Species in News European Wood Bison (Wisent): Guardian of Grasslands and Forests Key Characteristics: Historical Distribution: Threats: -Source: India […]
Vijay Diwas: Commemorating Triumph and Sacrifice
Context: Leaders across the political lines paid tribute to the soldiers who fought in the 1971 war, on the occasion of 52nd Vijay Diwas recently. Relevance: GS I: History Vijay Diwas: Commemorating Triumph and Sacrifice Historical Context: Key Events: Outcome: Significance: -Source: Indian Express
About Bharat NCAP
Context: The first round of crash testing of the cars under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) has been successfully completed recently. Relevance: GS II- Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Bharat NCAP Feature: Significance -Source: Times of India
Climate Change Impact on Species
Context: The recent update of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, revealed at the 28th Conference of Parties, highlights the growing impacts of climate change on a wide array of species. The updated list comprises 157,190 species, with 44,016 facing the threat of extinction. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology […]
Opium Cultivation Surge in Southeast Asia
Context: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released the “Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023 – Cultivation, Production, and Implications,” revealing a substantial increase in opium cultivation in the Golden Triangle region of Southeast Asia. Relevance: GS III: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the […]
Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) Study
Context: A recent study published by Advancing Earth and Space Sciences (AGU) explores the geographical trapping of synchronous extremes during the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) from 1901 to 2019. The findings indicate significant alterations in the ISMR due to global warming, emphasizing the consistent presence of interconnected extreme hubs in Central India. This suggests […]
New Post Office Bill 2023
Context: The Post Office Bill, 2023, recently passed in the Rajya Sabha, is now under consideration in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to repeal the long-standing Indian Post Office Act of 1898. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: New Post Office Bill (2023): Need for Legislative Update: Interception Powers […]
Non-Communicable Diseases and Millets
Context: India is currently undergoing an epidemiological transition marked by a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), commonly known as “lifestyle” diseases. Concurrently, there exists a “dual disease burden” due to the prevalent high prevalence of communicable diseases. Relevance: GS-2- Health GS-3 Mains Question: To minimise the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in India, regular consumption […]
One Person, One Vote, One Value
Context: Political equality within liberal democracies goes beyond providing equal opportunities for participation in the political decision-making process; it also involves ensuring that each vote holds the same value as those of other community members. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: Along with addressing quantitative dilution of vote value, the next Delimitation Commission needs to address qualitative […]
Surat Diamond Bourse: A Mega Hub for Global Diamond Trade
Context: The Prime Minister inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse today in Surat, Gujarat. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Surat Diamond Bourse: A Mega Hub for Global Diamond Trade Key Features: Facilities: Capacity and Global Reach: Environmental Considerations: