Noise pollution
Context: The political controversy in Maharashtra over the demand to remove loudspeakers from mosques raises some fundamental questions regarding noise pollution. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Definition of ‘noise’ under the law Threshold for acceptable level of noise Noise pollution impact on health What are the rules around the use […]
Space Bricks
Context: Researchers from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a way to make bricks from Martian soil with the help of bacteria and urea. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Space Bricks Significance About Space Bricks The Indian Space Research Organization […]
East Timor
Context: Asia’s youngest nation, East Timor, also known as Timor Leste, holds the second and final round of its presidential election. Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Places in News Dimensions of the Article: About East Timor Its geography About East Timor Portugal colonised the area in the 18th century, and it remained under their hands until […]
Meghalaya Council Opposes Border Deal
Context: A tribal council in Meghalaya has joined the list of individuals and organisations in opposing the State government’s deal with Assam to resolve a 50-year-old boundary dispute. The Assam and Meghalaya governments had on March 29 finalised the pact to divide 36.79 sq. km of disputed areas. The two governments had taken up six […]
WHO & Traditional Medicine
Context: Recently, Prime Minister along with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General will perform the ground breaking ceremony for the first-of-its-kind WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is traditional medicine? About Global Centre for Traditional Medicine: Why has the WHO felt the need to advance knowledge […]
Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN)
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (UdeDeshkaAamNagrik) has been awarded Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation (General) – Central”. About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN): Nodal: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) It is an innovative […]
Green Hydrogen
Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? Oil India Limited (OIL) has taken the first significant step towards Green Hydrogen Economy in India with the commissioning of India’s First 99.999% pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant, with an installed capacity of 10 kg per day at its Jorhat Pump Station in Assam. About Green Hydrogen The […]
NATPOLREX-VIII
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? Recently, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has conducted the 8th edition of two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise, ‘NATPOLREX-VIII’, off Mormugao harbour, Goa. Aboutt NATPOLREX-VIII The exercise was a two-day event that included a table-top exercise, a pollution response workshop on marine oil and HNS (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) spill, and […]
Demolition Drives Violate International Law
Context Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Madhya Pradesh government bulldozed the houses of those who were allegedly involved in rioting. Relevance GS-II: Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Dimensions of the Article Right […]
Towards a peaceful, stable North East
Context Progress in settling border disputes, removal of AFSPA herald positive changes in the region. Relevance GS-III: Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security Dimensions of the Article Significant development for restoring normalcy in the region Progress on the border disputes Significance of notification on AFSPA Way Forward Significant […]