The Threat of Building Fires
Context: The catastrophic fires at a gaming center in Rajkot, Gujarat, and a newborn nursing clinic in Delhi, occurring within 24 hours of each other and resulting in over 30 fatalities, highlight a persistent issue in India: widespread negligence regarding building fire safety by various stakeholders, including builders, owners, and regulatory authorities. Relevance: Mains Question: […]
About Tele-MANAS
Context: The National Tele-Mental Health Programme in India has reached a significant milestone, receiving over 10 lakh calls on its Tele-MANAS toll-free number, averaging 3,500 calls per day. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Tele-MANAS: Tele-MANAS will be organised in two tier system; About MANAS: Aim:
PRAGATI-2024 and CCRAS
Context: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has launched a groundbreaking initiative called “PRAGATI-2024” (Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation) to foster collaborative research and innovation in the field of Ayurveda. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: PRAGATI-2024 and CCRAS PRAGATI-2024 Initiative: Role of CCRAS: About Traditional Medicine: The traditional Indian system of medicine […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2024
Current Affairs 30 May 2024
CONTENTS Increasing Political Influence on Indian Higher Education Context: Indian higher education has a long history of intertwining with political agendas. This trend has intensified in recent years, affecting various aspects of academic life and compromising institutional integrity. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Higher Education in India Overview: Popular Subject […]
PIB Summaries 30 May 2024
CONTENTS PRAGATI-2024 Context: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has launched a groundbreaking initiative called “PRAGATI-2024” (Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation) to foster collaborative research and innovation in the field of Ayurveda. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: PRAGATI-2024 and CCRAS PRAGATI-2024 Initiative: Role of CCRAS: About Traditional Medicine: The traditional Indian system […]
Static Quiz 30 May 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 May 2024
CONTENTS The Threat of Building Fires Context: The catastrophic fires at a gaming center in Rajkot, Gujarat, and a newborn nursing clinic in Delhi, occurring within 24 hours of each other and resulting in over 30 fatalities, highlight a persistent issue in India: widespread negligence regarding building fire safety by various stakeholders, including builders, owners, […]
Astronomical Transients
Context: Recently, the Indian-American astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni was awarded the Shaw Prize for Astronomy in 2024 for his work on the physics of astronomical transients. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Astronomical Transients Definition: Significance: Examples of Transients: Supernovae: Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN): Fast Radio Bursts (FRB): -Source: The Hindu
Oedocladium Sahyadricum
Context: A group of phycologists from the Department of Botany at Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta has discovered a new algal species in the Western Ghats. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Oedocladium sahyadricum: An Overview Introduction: Features: Dioecious and Terrestrial: Appearance: Practical Applications: Medicine and Agriculture: Ecosystem Role: -Source: The Hindu