About The Amorphophallus Titanum
Context: People in Geelong city have beelined to witness an unusual event – the blooming of the Amorphophallus Titanum (called Titan Arum in short). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Amorphophallus Titanum (Titan Arum) Blooming Characteristics: Physical Appearance: Habitat: Conservation Status: -Source: The Hindu
About Gotti Koya Tribe
Context: Recently, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has asked the Union Home Ministry and Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha to submit a detailed report on the status of the Gotti Koya tribals. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Gotti Koya Tribe: -Source: Indian Express
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)
Context: The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a collaborative effort between National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is scheduled to launch in early 2025. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) NISAR’s Unique Specifications Contributions NASA and ISRO’s Involvement Mission Objectives Earth Monitoring Global Observations […]
‘Bulldozer Justice’ in Property Demolition Cases
Context: The Supreme Court of India, invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, has issued guidelines to ensure that due process is followed in the demolition of properties belonging to citizens accused of crimes. This directive comes in response to recent instances where state authorities were alleged to have used demolitions as a […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Delay in Establishing Organised Crime Investigative Agency
Context: The Supreme Court of India has recently expressed its displeasure over the Union government for not implementing its promise in 2015 to install a completely new Organised Crime Investigative Agency (OCIA) or even to enact complete comprehensive legislation to combat trafficking. It clearly indicates that the government is not responsive to the problem of […]
India Tops in Implicit Taxation of Farmers Among 54 Countries
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD’s “Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2024” report says that India implicitly taxed its farmers to the tune of a staggering USD 120 billion in 2023-the highest among 54 surveyed countries. This is an economically huge burden of government policies like export bans and export duties, which […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 November 2024
Current Affairs 15 November 2024
CONTENTS OECD Report: India Tops in Implicit Taxation of Farmers Among 54 Countries The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD’s “Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2024” report says that India implicitly taxed its farmers to the tune of a staggering USD 120 billion in 2023-the highest among 54 surveyed countries. This is an economically huge burden of government policies like export bans and export duties, which keep food prices low for consumers at a huge cost to the agricultural sector. Relevance: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 November 2024
Content : Leverage Similarity, Complementarity in Nigeria Context: Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations ) Practice Question: Discuss the importance of Indo-Nigerian bilateral relations. Highlight shared similarities and challenges. (250 words) Strategic Similarities Colonial Legacy: Identical Challenges: Complementary Strengths Energy Sector: Defence and Security: Health and Education: Economic and Trade Relations Indian Investments: Bilateral Trade: Trade […]
PIB Summaries 15 November 2024
CONTENTS Technical Textiles Context: Recently, the Ministry of Textiles has approved 12 research projects under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) increasing the total number of approved research projects to 168. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Technical Textiles Significance and Potential Applications of Technical Textiles About National Technical Textiles Mission Objectives: Exercise Sea Vigil Context: The Indian […]