Gene Edited Low-Pungent Mustard
Context: Recently, Indian scientists developed the first ever Gene edited low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Issues with Mustard Seeds: Gene Editing Breakthrough: Outcome and Benefits: Impact: -Source: Indian Express
Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have jointly launched a National Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research. About MAHIR: Structure of the Mission: The Mission will have a two-tier structure to facilitate its operations: Areas Identified for Research: MAHIR will […]
About Similipal Tiger Reserve
Context: A rare melanistic tiger was found dead in the core area of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Location and Terrain: Vegetation: Fauna: Other Facts: What are Melanistic animals? Other Major Protected Areas in Odisha -Source: The Hindu
About Preventive Detentions In India
Context: The Supreme Court observed in a judgment that preventive detention laws in India are a colonial legacy and confer arbitrary power to the state. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About Preventive Detention in India Criticisms of Preventive detention The argument […]
About Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Prime Minister has said that Kisan Credit Card is making life easier for our hardworking farmers and that is its main purpose as well. About Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Provision of the KCC Scheme
About The MISHTI scheme
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News MISHTI scheme promotes development of 540 Sq. Kms Mangroves across 11 States and 2 Union Territories. MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) Importance of Mangroves
About Decennial Census
Context: The decennial Census of 2021 has been pushed forward yet again and is unlikely to start till September 2023, at least. Relevance GS I: Population and Related issues Dimensions of the Article: About the Census Key facts about India’s census What are implications of the delay? -Source: The Hindu
SC Delivers Split Verdict On Karnataka Hijab Ban
Context: The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on whether Muslim students should shed their hijabs at their school gates. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Split verdict Earlier cases with a split verdict How is religious freedom protected under the Constitution? How have courts ruled so far on the […]
The ‘Triple Dip’ in LaNina
Context The ongoing La Nina phase of the equatorial Pacific Ocean is expected to last at least another six months, making it one of the longest La nina episodes ever recorded. It is also only the third episode since 1950 to run for a third year in a row. On August 31, the World Meteorological […]
Current Affairs 27 August 2022
CONTENTS Nikshay Poshan Yojana Bhitarkanika National Park INS Vikrant Artemis I Mission African swine fever Vishnugadh Project Nikshay Poshan Yojana Context: Only two-thirds of people living with tuberculosis benefitted from the Union government’s Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY), sole nutrition support scheme, in 2021, which raises major public health concern. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and […]