EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : The complex path to biofuel sustainability

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance, Environmental pollution and degradation, biofuels, EV’s, internal combustion engine (ICE), Ethanol, GHG etc Mains GS Paper III: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,Solar energy and its use in different sectors particularly agriculture etc. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS For a transition to EVs, existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 14 September 2023

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

National Green Tribunal

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) central bench has issued a ban on the operation of cruise boats in the Upper Lake (Bhoj Wetland) and other wetland sites in Madhya Pradesh Additionally, the NGT has prohibited any construction within the “no development zone” or “buffer zone” as defined …

Nipah Virus

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: IE  Context: Nipah virus infection has re-emerged in Kerala, with two reported deaths and two individuals under treatment.    About Nipah: Nipah is a zoonotic disease, primarily transmitted to humans through infected animals particularly bats or contaminated food, and it can also spread from person to person through close contact. …

arXiv

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH   Context: Recently, critique sparked a debate about the quality and impact of research shared on the arXiv platform. The article discusses the role and controversies surrounding arXiv, a widely used preprint server for scientific research papers.   About ArXiv:  ArXiv was created to enable researchers in various …

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH  Context: The government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a scheme providing LPG connections to households, to an additional 75 lakh consumers over three years from 2023-24 to 2025-26. The scheme’s total beneficiaries will now reach 35 crore.

AYUSHMAN BHAV CAMPAIGN

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB  Context: The President of India, virtually launched the Ayushman Bhav Campaign, emphasizing its goal of ultimately achieving Universal Health Coverage.    Features: Successful gram panchayats will be declared as Ayushman Gram Panchayats. The campaign aims to facilitate access to Ayushman cards, generate ABHA IDs, and raise awareness about health …

iGOT Karmayogi Platform

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, in partnership with NITI Aayog, has introduced a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). This initiative aims to enhance the competencies of 5,000 Block-level officials in 500 identified Blocks, helping them perform their duties effectively in under-served areas. The …

Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB  Context: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has extended an invitation for an Indo-Russian Workshop on the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) in Vladivostok, Russia. What is the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)? The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia, passing through the Sea of …

VVPAT

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: A petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has called for the 100% counting of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips during elections as the current system fails to guarantee that votes are counted as cast. Currently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) mandates counting …

Salem sago

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to Salem Sago (Javvarisi), which is expected to facilitate its entry into the international market.    About Salem Sago: Sago (also called Sabu dana) is a pearl-white product made from raw tapiocas, appearing as small hard globules or pearls. …

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: PIB Context: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and UNICEF jointly organized a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE).   What is BRSR? Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting is a framework introduced by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board …

2023 World Trade Report: Re-globalization

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Economy: Globalization   Source: WTO  Context: The 2023 World Trade Report, published by the WTO, explores the role of international trade in building a more secure, inclusive, and sustainable world.   Key findings of the report:   What is re-globalization? Re-globalization is a concept that advocates expanding and strengthening international trade …