UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’

Source: The Hindu Prelims:Protectionism, liberalization, WTO, GATT etc Mains GS Paper III:Government planning, mobilization of resources, LPG reforms, protectionism etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Indiaand the S. notified the World Trade Organization(WTO) of reaching a mutually agreed solution in the poultry dispute, withdrawing their respective pending WTO cases in the matter, following the settlement reached between the two countries. …

Placental mammals

 Source: Phys org  Context: New research from Stockholm University, in collaboration with other institutions, reveals that brown fat, a crucial heater organ in placental mammals, evolved exclusively in modern placental mammals. What are Placental mammals? Placental mammals, classified under the subclass Eutheria, are animals that have a placenta, a vascular organ formed during gestation for …

TRISHNA

Context: Thermal Infrared Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment (TRISHNA) mission, a collaboration between ISRO and CNES (French Space Agency), aims to monitor surface temperature and water management globally. It includes two primary payloads: Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) from CNES for infrared imaging and VNIR-SWIR from ISRO for surface reflectance mapping. Operating in a Sun-synchronous …

IBBI

 Context: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) issues new guidelines for appointing IPs as resolution professionals effective from July 1, 2024. The guidelines aim to streamline the process by establishing a panel of IPs for appointments, ensuring eligibility criteria, and requiring prior experience in handling Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code assignments.   What is Insolvency …

UNESCO’s New Tools for Greening Education

Syllabus: Environmental Conservation/ Governance: Government Policies and Interventions  Source: UNESCO  Context: UNESCO has launched the Greening Curriculum Guidance (GCG) and Green School Quality Standards (GSQS) under the Greening Education Partnership.   More about the initiative: Goal: Greening at least 50% of schools globally by 2030 through the Greening Education Partnership. Target Audience: Policy-makers, education ministries, …

Federalism in India after the 2024 General Election

 Syllabus: Centre-State Relations  Source: TH   Context:  The aftermath of the 2024 general election in India has brought to light a significant shift towards increased democratization, with regional parties gaining substantial representation in Parliament. This development is expected to bolster federalism in India.   What is Federalism?  Federalism is a system of government that combines …

UPSC MINDMAPS – Fixing Gender Biases

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PRIME (Pre-cum-Mains Enrichment Notes for UPSC) – April 2024

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Weekly Compilation of Practice to Progress(PYQs) for UPSC 3 June to 8 June

  Dear Student, In order to simplify your preparation further & to make revision easier, we will be releasing a weekly compilation of our UPSC PYQ Initiative: Practice to Progress, every Sunday! We hope that you all find it beneficial. Utilise these compilations to revise & ace the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024! Download the Compilation …