The hidden dangers of Rhodamine B
What is Rhodamine B: A synthetic dye used in textiles, paper, leather, and scientific research due to its fluorescent properties. Relevance : GS 2(Health) Health Risks: Global Concerns: Indian Perspective: Expert Opinions: India’s Food Safety Ecosystem:
MDL-TKMS bid for P-75I submarine tender clears technical evaluation
Relevance : GS 3 (Defence and Security) Evaluation Process:
Is France’s influence in West Africa over?
French Troop Withdrawals: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Reasons for Withdrawal Requests: Impact on West African Countries: Implications for France: End of ‘Françafrique’: Political and Economic Setbacks: Military and Global Reputation: Uncertain Future in Ivory Coast: Larger Trend of Declining European Influence: Russia’s Growing Influence: Future Outlook:
Is poverty being underestimated in India?
Poverty Definition: Relevance : GS 2 (Social Issues) Debate on Poverty Decline: Concerns with HCES Data: Rural vs Urban Poverty: Upward Revision of Poverty Line: Multidimensional Poverty Index Criticisms: Conclusion:
Drought, debt, and death in Maharashtra
Context : High Farmer Suicides: In 2024, over 800 farmer suicides were recorded in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region alone, with districts like Nanded, Beed, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar witnessing the highest number. Relevance: GS 2(Social Justice) , GS 3(Agriculture)
Use of loudspeakers not crucial for any religion
Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary, Governance, Health) Court Direction:
Current Affairs Quiz 24 January 2025
Current Affairs 24 January 2025
Content: Use of loudspeakers not crucial for any religion: Bombay HC Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary, Governance, Health) Court Direction: Drought, debt, and death in Maharashtra Context : High Farmer Suicides: In 2024, over 800 farmer suicides were recorded in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region alone, with districts like Nanded, Beed, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar witnessing the highest number. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 January 2025
Content: India’s winding road to ‘#EndTB’ Context : Relevance : GS 2(Health) Practice Question : Critically analyze the challenges and opportunities in achieving India’s ‘End TB’ targets by 2025. (250 Words) End TB Targets Challenges in TB Elimination in India a) Vulnerable Groups b) Undernutrition and Socioeconomic Factors c) Supply Chain Gaps d) Extrapulmonary TB […]
PIB Summaries 24 January 2025
Content : National Girl Child Day 2025 Context and Significance Relevance : GS 2(Governance,Social Issues ) Important Themes and Objectives a. Awareness of Rights: b. Advocacy Against Gender Bias: c. Empowerment and Welfare: Major Government Initiatives a. Legal Framework: b. Dedicated Programs and Schemes: Challenges Addressed Broader Implications Way Forward India’s Deep Ocean Mission Gains […]