Balancing Fertilizer Use and Sustainability
Context: The growing competition for critical minerals and chemicals like rock phosphate and ammonia, used both in fertilizers and the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries, has raised concerns about the future availability of these materials. This competition has led to calls for more efficient use of fertilizers, especially in countries like India, which are highly dependent on imports for […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 September 2024
Current Affairs 18 September 2024
CONTENTS Resilience of Historical Fort vs Recent Collapse: Sindhudurg’s Tale of Timelessness Context: In a striking contrast of durability and historical craftsmanship, the recently unveiled 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district, collapsed within a year of its installation. This event sharply contrasts with the enduring Sindhudurg Fort, constructed […]
PIB Summaries 18 September 2024
CONTENTS Phase IV of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV) for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29, aiming to enhance rural connectivity by constructing 62,500 km of new all-weather roads. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 September 2024
Content: Balancing Fertilizer Use and Sustainability: The Emerging Challenges Context: The growing competition for critical minerals and chemicals like rock phosphate and ammonia, used both in fertilizers and the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries, has raised concerns about the future availability of these materials. This competition has led to calls for more efficient use of […]