Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 July 2024
CONTENTS Choosing the Right Track to Cut Post-Harvest Losses Context: India is the world’s second-largest agricultural producer, but it ranks eighth in global agricultural exports, with only a 2.4% share. This disparity is due to factors like low productivity, failure to meet quality standards, and supply chain inefficiencies, including inadequate transportation and infrastructure, leading to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2024
About The Kashmir Willow
Context: Over the last few years, bats made of Kashmiri willow have been attracting global attention after making appearances in international games. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Kashmir Willow Origin and Growth: Habitat and Adaptability: Characteristics: Uses: -Source: The Hindu
About U-WIN Portal
Context: The U-WIN portal, a replication of the Covid-19 vaccine management system Co-WIN, is set for a pan-India launch likely by the end of August. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions U-WIN Portal The U-WIN (Universal Immunization Programme – Web Interface for Data Entry and Maintenance) portal is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing […]
Centenary of the First Human EEG
Context: Electroencephalography has recently garnered attention due to the centenary year of the first human EEG, pioneered by German physiologist Hans Berger. While Vladimir Pravdich-Neminsky achieved the first mammalian EEG in 1912 using a dog’s brain, Hans Berger followed in 1924 with the first human EEG, marking a significant milestone in neurological research. Relevance: GS […]
One Scientist-One Product Programme
Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will launch its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ programme on July 16 to improve research in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: News Summary About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Role and Functions -Source: Indian Express
Rising Militant Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
Context: The Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has experienced a significant increase in militant attacks since mid-2021. This escalation has culminated in recent incidents, including an ambush on Army vehicles in the Kathua district and targeted strikes in other areas. This resurgence indicates a shift from historical patterns, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities […]
Supreme Court Overturns Foreigners’ Tribunal Decision in Assam
Context: The Supreme Court has declared Md Rahim Ali, a resident of Assam, a citizen of India, overturning a decision made by the state’s Foreigners’ Tribunal (FT). The FT had earlier declared Ali a foreigner due to minor discrepancies in spellings and dates within his documents, accusing him of entering India illegally on or after […]
Scientific Deep Drilling by Ministry of Earth Science
Context: The Ministry of Earth Science has initiated a scientific deep drilling project of the Earth’s crust to a depth of 6 km, assisted by the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra. The project has already achieved drilling to a depth of 3 km. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Current Affairs 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Scientific Deep Drilling by Ministry of Earth Science Context: The Ministry of Earth Science has initiated a scientific deep drilling project of the Earth’s crust to a depth of 6 km, assisted by the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra. The project has already achieved drilling to a depth of 3 km. […]