UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : An ambitious push for values, ethics in higher education

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance(Different social service Schemes, UGC, Mulya Pravah, NEP etc Mains GS Paper I & II: Social empowerment, development and management of social sectors/services related to Education etc.   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The University Grants Commission (UGC) issues regulations, guidelines and directives at breakneck speed that some of …

Mauritius

Mapping:   Source: PIB  Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ISRO and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) for the development of a Joint Small Satellite.  

Plasma waves in the Martian Atmosphere

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB  Context: Scientists, including researchers from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), have detected high-frequency plasma waves in the Martian Upper Atmosphere using data from the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN) spacecraft.   What are Plasma Waves? Plasma waves are short-time scale fluctuations in the electric and magnetic …

E-fuels

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Economic Times  Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) report on “The Role of E-fuels in Decarbonising Transport” anticipates that biofuels will constitute 6% of road transport energy demand by 2030.   Key Highlights of the report: In 2022, road transport accounted for nearly all liquid biofuel use, but this …

Tricholime

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH  Context: The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode has successfully developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation called ‘Tricholime.’   What is Trichoderma? Trichoderma is a fungal biocontrol agent effective against soil-borne pathogens in crop production.   What is Tricholime? It is a lime-based formulation, developed by …

‘Clean & Green Villages’ Programme

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: HBL  Context: The Panchayati Raj Ministry is prioritizing ‘Clean & Green Villages’ for the expansion of solar power capacities on a commercial basis.   What is the Clean and Green Villages programme?

Bio-Imaging Bank

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE   Context: Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), India’s largest cancer treatment facility, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address the increasing challenge of cancer cases. TMH has established a ‘Bio-Imaging Bank’ using deep learning to create a cancer-specific algorithm for early-stage cancer detection. The project involves a comprehensive …

Prasadam

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Economic Times    Context: India’s first healthy and hygienic food street, ‘Prasadam,’ was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare. Prasadam aims to connect citizens across the country with pure and safe local and traditional food, promoting healthy eating habits. The food street includes facilities such …

National Cancer Grid

Content for Mains Enrichment:   Source: BBC Cachar Cancer Centre in Assam, are reducing cancer drug costs through the National Cancer Grid. This collaborative effort involves bulk buying drugs, cutting costs by over 85%, and making cancer treatments more affordable for patients, especially in smaller towns and rural areas.   The initiative is led by …

Mulya Pravah 2.0: Values and Ethics in Higher Education

GS Paper 4   Syllabus: Ethics in Education/ Ethica in Personal and professional lives   Source: Th Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) is pushing for values and ethics in higher education through guidelines like Mulya Pravah 2.0.   What is Mulya Pravah 2.0? It is a guideline issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 2 January – 6 January 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

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UPSC Sansad TV: Committee Report- Tapping India’s Tourism Potential

    Introduction: Every region in India is identified with its handicraft, fairs, folk dances, music and its people. Hence, India is a country with a great potential for tourism. The tourism industry employs a large number of people, both skilled and unskilled. It promotes national integration and international brotherhood. There is no other country …