Lesser flamingos
Source: TH Context: After a six-year absence, a group of lesser flamingos has returned to Pulicat Lake in Chennai About the lesser flamingo:
Category: 1 May 2023
Hate Speech
Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court of India has directed all states to register FIRs (First Information Reports) against hate speech incidents and proceed against the offenders without waiting for someone to lodge a complaint. About Hate Speech:
Star rating system for water taps, and sanitary fixtures: Bharat Tap
Source: TH Context: The Indian government is planning to introduce a star rating system for water fixtures called Bharat Tap, which will include ratings of 3, 4, and 5 stars based on water efficiency. About the Bharat Tap initiative:
Seamounts
Source: TH Context: Scientists have discovered 19,325 new seamounts through new high-resolution data, adding to the 24,000 seamounts already mapped in a 2011 census. About seamounts: Information Seamounts are underwater mountains formed through volcanic activity and are recognized as hotspots for marine life. Formation Near mid-ocean ridges, intraplate hotspots, or oceanic island …
Blue Hole
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Thrissur Pooram
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Thrissur Pooram, a festival celebrated in the Malayalam month of Medam, took place with great fanfare. About Thrissur Pooram:
Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers Bill
Source: TH The Rajasthan government’s proposed Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023, which will introduce a welfare board, is a step towards ensuring the welfare of gig workers. For Gig Workers, working conditions have become increasingly harsh, with gig workers not recognized as “workers” and lacking any social security or related …
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Bihan Mela (Seed Festival)
Source: DTE The Bihan Mela, or seed festival, has been initiated by the non-profit Nirman in the Nayagarh district of Odisha to help tribal Kondh farmers return to their traditional ways of farming, including mixed-cropping. Working: The festival involves the exchange of indigenous seeds and serves as a platform for farmers to collect, store …
Shramavahini
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH In Odisha, a group of young bonded labourers has formed a network called Shramavahini, which uses smartphones and social media to alert authorities and rescue fellow workers in distress. The network has over 4,000 members who report cases of distressed labourers requiring assistance from the district administration and …
Gig economy
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues Source: TH Context: The recent strike by Zomato-owned Blinkit delivery agents has once again brought to the forefront the issues plaguing the gig economy in the country. Background: The strikes began when Blinkit slashed the minimum payout per delivery to Rs 15 per delivery …
Labour Day
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: TH Context: May 1 is widely known as Labour Day/International Worker’s Day – a day to celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide. Background: The origin of Labour Day dates back …
National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Manufacturing sector Source: PIB, UNIDO Context: The Department of Science and Technology in India has released the “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers” to enhance the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing and increase its share in the GDP. About NMIS: Major Findings of the NMIS Survey …
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India and BRICS
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: TOI Context: 19 nations including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Egypt, Bahrain, and Iran have expressed interest in joining the emerging-markets bloc of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). About BRICS: Importance of BRICS for India: Challenges for BRICS: Way forward …
