What is Murine Typhus
Context: A 75-year-old man from Kerala who recently travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia was diagnosed with the bacterial disease murine typhus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Murine Typhus Overview: Symptoms Treatment -Source: The Hindu
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
Context: Recently, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are the Contributions of David Baker? What Are the Contributions of Demis Hassabis and John Jumper? -Source: Indian Express
Enhanced Disaster Monitoring in Wayanad with X-band Radar Installation
Context: Following catastrophic floods and landslides that resulted in over 200 fatalities in Kerala’s Wayanad district in July 2024, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has approved the installation of an X-band radar in the district. This decision was prompted by a severe landslide above Punchirimattom, near the Mundakkai region, where a torrential downpour led […]
Groundwater Recovery in Northern India Through Crop Rotation
Context: Research out of Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar estimates that if about 40% of the area under rice is replaced by other crops that require less water, then between 60 and 100 cubic kilometers of groundwater depleted in northern India since the year 2000 can be recovered. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the […]
Base Year Revision for India’s GDP
Context: Recently, MoSPI pulled together a team of economists and forecasters to deliberate on the issue of revising the base year for estimating GDP for India. This is in fact a demonstration of the firm commitment of MoSPI to broad-based consultation—a necessary expectation, given the controversies generated in the past by revisions of the base […]
Global Hunger Index 2024
Context: India’s struggle with hunger and malnutrition has been underscored by its ranking in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), where it stands 105th out of 127 countries with a score of 27.3, categorising it in the ‘serious’ range. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Hunger and Poverty, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About […]
A Critical Message For The Urban Elite
India has been facing a severe heat crisis in recent times, including Delhi surpassing 50°C.urban heat island effect is a significant contributor to rising temperatures. The marginalised and poor are facing severe impacts of heat waves compared to the elite, demanding urgent attention. Relevance: GS1 ( Geography, Society). Practice question: Discuss the impacts of urban heat […]
Take the Gauntlet
The train collision in Kavaraipettai near Chennai on October 11, 2023, while fortunately not resulting in any fatalities, indicates significant issues with the Indian railway system. The incident raises questions about infrastructure, occupational safety, and railways management. It’s a wake-up call for the urgent need for reforms in the Indian railway system. Relevance: GS2 ( […]
China, India and New Delhi’s Quad Dilemma
The recent meeting of Quad in September led to the Wilmington declaration. Although not said, it’s very clear that Quad is turning into a security alliance, and the major objective of Quad is to counter China’s influence, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Relevance: GS2 (International relations) Practice question: Discuss the significance of India’s involvement in […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 October 2024
