GS Paper 4 Source: BS Context: The recent Hindenburg report on the Adani group and instances of business-political nexus have highlighted the term ‘crony capitalists’ What is Crony capitalism? A political-economic system in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials, rather than on merit and competition Examples …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: DTE Context: According to the Climate Inequality Report 2023, low and middle-income countries are disproportionately impacted by climate change even though they emit less GHGs than their richer counterparts. Findings of the report: 48% of emissions are from the top 10% of emitters, having 76% capacity …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Biotechnology-related issues. Source: DTE, UNEP Context: UNEP released a new report – Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening environmental action in the One Health response to antimicrobial resistance. It provides evidence that the environment plays a key role in the development, transmission, and spread of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). About AMR: Antimicrobials are agents …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity Source: Indian Express, First Post Context: Recently Prime Minister mentioned the misuse of Article 356 in the parliament. Commonly known as President’s Rule, Article 356 allows the president to assume any and all functions of the state. About Article 356: Section 93 of the Government of India …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Disaster Management/Geography Source: DTE Context: The article highlights GLOF, associated risks and risk mitigation. What is a GLOF? A GLOF is a sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt Threatens people’s lives, livelihoods and regional infrastructure. In the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), GLOF events can …
