About The OSIRIS-APEX Mission
Context: In an unprecedented extension of its celestial duties, the spacecraft that delivered asteroid samples from Bennu, OSIRIS-REx, has embarked on a new mission, and NASA has renamed it as OSIRIS-APEX. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: OSIRIS-APEX Mission: Exploring Changes in Asteroid Apophis Mission Overview: OSIRIS-APEX Spacecraft: Key Facts about […]
About The Veer Bal Diwas
Context: The Prime Minister of India will participate in the Veer Bal Diwas function at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Veer Bal Diwas: About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions -Source: The Hindu
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: Women participation in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was the highest in 10 financial years. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Health and Poverty related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment […]
India Skills Report 2024
Context: Recently, Wheebox in association with various agencies including All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Confederation of Indian Industry and Association of Indian Universities has published India Skills Report 2024, highlighting India’s skill landscape and the impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on the workforce Relevance: GS III: Human Resources Dimensions of the Article: India […]
Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India
Context: Recently, Bihar police arrested sand smugglers in a major crackdown against illegal sand mining. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India Definition: Sand mining involves the extraction of primary natural sand and sand resources, including mineral sands and aggregates, from various natural environments such as […]
Recent Passage of Key Bills in Parliament Amid Opposition Absence
Context: The Parliament recently approved three crucial bills—Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. However, the passage was notable for the absence of 97 Opposition members, suspended amidst controversy. Introduced in August 2023, the bills underwent scrutiny by a 31-member Parliamentary Standing Committee. Relevance: GS […]
A New Economics for Inclusive Growth
Context: The inadequacy of jobs and incomes is identified as a critical vulnerability in India’s economy. The evidence is apparent beyond the confines of economists’ datasets. Farmers are advocating for improved prices, while workers in the informal sector and contractual roles are pushing for fair wages and social security. The state of the economy appears […]
Significance of Small Businesses in an Economy
Context: There has been a significant surge in micro-venture capital funding in India. Amidst various investors in the startup ecosystem, including angels, incubators, accelerators, family offices, India-focused large funds, and global VC funds, micro-VCs have gained prominence. According to Praxis, their number has increased from around 30 in 2014 to 90 in 2020. Relevance: GS3- Indian […]
X-ray Bursts in Low-Mass X-ray Binary Systems
Context: Recently, India’s first multi-wavelength space-based observatory AstroSat has detected bright sub-second X-ray bursts from a new and unique neutron star with ultrahigh magnetic field (magnetar). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: X-ray Bursts in Low-Mass X-ray Binary Systems Characteristics: Process: Recurrence: Magnetar: Neutron Star with Ultra-Powerful Magnetic Field Definition: Magnetic […]
About The Paat Mitro
Context: The Ministry of Textiles recently launched the “Paat-Mitro” mobile application to provide important information about MSP and agronomy to jute farmers. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Paat Mitro: Empowering Jute Farmers through Technology Key Features: Technology Integration: Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI): Key Facts Mission and Role: […]