UN Women Overview
Context; Six months into the war, Gaza is facing a humanitarian crisis disproportionately impacting women and girls, according to a new report by UN Women. Relevance: GS II: International Relations UN Women Overview Purpose and Establishment Core Objectives Global Engagement Country-Specific Initiatives Funding Mechanisms Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Information Dissemination -Source: Down […]
Right to Protection from Climate Change Impacts
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently acknowledged the right to protection from the impacts of climate change as part of the fundamental rights to life (Article 21) and equality (Article 19) enshrined in the Indian Constitution. This landmark ruling was made during a case concerning the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard and the […]
Land Conflict Watch Links Land Conflicts to Forest Rights Act Enforcement
Context: A recent report by Land Conflict Watch, a data research agency tracking land-related conflicts in India, has highlighted a notable correlation between land conflicts and the enforcement of the Forest Rights Act (FRA). The findings suggest that the implementation and interpretation of the FRA may be contributing to conflicts over land rights and ownership, […]
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3
Context: In a significant accomplishment, ISRO’s PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission successfully achieved near-zero debris in Earth’s orbit by converting the final stage into the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3). Instead of leaving debris in orbit after completing its mission, the POEM-3 was safely re-entered into the Earth’s atmosphere. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]
Current Affairs 19 April 2024
CONTENTS PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 Context: In a significant accomplishment, ISRO’s PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission successfully achieved near-zero debris in Earth’s orbit by converting the final stage into the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3). Instead of leaving debris in orbit after completing its mission, the POEM-3 was safely re-entered into the Earth’s atmosphere. Relevance: GS III: Science […]
PIB Summaries 19 April 2024
CONTENT Surya Tilak Project Context: The Surya Tilak Project, a remarkable endeavour, recently unfolded at Ayodhya, bringing sunlight to the forehead of Sri Ram Lalla. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Surya Tilak Project Description and Purpose Role of IIA Opto-Mechanical System Future Plans Maintenance and Challenges Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Establishment […]
Static Quiz 19 April 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 April 2024
CONTENTS Analysing the Foothold of Left-Wing Extremism Context: The enduring conflict with the Maoists, which reached its pinnacle in the early to mid-2000s, has gradually settled into a discernible pattern. Recent events have seen the insurgents facing a series of setbacks inflicted by paramilitary and police forces, exemplified by the demise of at least 29 […]
New Blood Test Measures Ageing Pace through DNA Methylation
Context: Researchers have developed a groundbreaking blood test that measures the pace of ageing by studying DNA methylation. The test examines how an enzyme adds methyl groups to DNA in older adults, establishing a correlation between this biological process and ageing. This innovative approach offers a promising method to assess an individual’s biological age, providing […]
About Settlement in Indian Rupees (SRVA)
Context: India has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar, requiring them to use the Rupee/Kyat direct payment system through the Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) through the Punjab National Bank. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Settlement in Indian Rupees (SRVA) Overview Objective Regulatory Approval Functioning of […]