GS Paper : 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Union Environment Ministry has released a new report titled- Status of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores-2018. The report was released on July 29, 2021 — World Tiger Day. As per the report: India’s official leopard count has increased 63 per cent from 2014-2018. …
GS Paper : 3 Topics Covered: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Context: Experts have warned of the adverse impacts on health and livelihoods because of Food Fortification. What’s the issue? Centre has plans to mandatorily fortify rice and edible oils …
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GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The 12th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held recently at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side. Background: India has been pressing for comprehensive de-escalation of the …
GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. Context: The Union Health Ministry has rushed a multidisciplinary team to Maharashtra to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the State government in management of infections. Recei, a case of Zika has been reported in Pune district. About Zika: The Zika virus …
GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: The Goa Assembly has passed the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Bill, 2021. Highlights of the Bill: It recognises anyone living in the state for 30 years or more as …
GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Context: The Supreme Court has passed an order on the use and applicability of Prevention Detention in the Country. Background: The judgment came in an appeal filed by the wife of a man placed under preventive …
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