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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Challenges to Internal Security, Basics of Cyber Security Source: DSCI Context: The DSCI released a study called ‘Bridging the Gap: Identifying Challenges in Cybersecurity Skilling and Bridging the Divide.’ Data Security Council of India (DSCI): It is a not-for-profit, industry body on data protection setup by NASSCOM in 2008. …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy), Environment, Indigenisation of Technology and Developing New Technology Source: IRENA Context: The IRENA released the ‘Low-cost finance for the energy transition’ report. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): It is an intergovernmental organization (an official UN observer, founded in 2009, HQ – Masdar City, Abu Dhabi) …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Source: TH Context: Since groundwater consumption and the variability of monsoon rainfall are the two main factors influencing groundwater storage, climate change might pose new challenges for groundwater sustainability in India. Groundwater: Groundwater is the water that seeps through rocks and soil and …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: TH Context: Despite the importance of biodiversity that ultimately sustains all human endeavours, not enough has been done for caring and nurturing life on earth. Biodiversity/Biological diversity: Meaning: The rich variety of life forms and their interconnections with each other and the environment is …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Railways) Source: TH Context: The tragic Odisha train accident that resulted in the death of over 288 passengers has brought into sharp focus the safety mechanisms needed to prevent such tragedies. Why do train accidents happen in India? The Performance Audit on Derailment in Indian Railways – a …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Developments in the field of Space Source: DTE Context: The United Nations (UN) has recommended a new treaty for ensuring peace and security as well as preventing an arms race in outer space. What is outer space? Outer space is the region beyond a planet’s atmosphere. For Earth, it …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Development and Employment Source: ILO Context: The ILO Monitor on the World of Work database provides access to several of the indicators related to the labour market. Latest trends: Uneven impact of the poly-crisis (simultaneous occurrence of several catastrophic events): The war in Ukraine, …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States Source: HT Context: The Law Commission of India has recommended the retention of the 153-year-old colonial law on sedition in India. The Sedition Law in India: Section 124A of the IPC: It deals with Sedition – a non-bailable offence and …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects on Industrial Growth Source: IE Context: India’s ambition of manufacturing semiconductor chips appears to be taking longer to materialize. Why? Three entities (Vedanta-Foxconn, international consortium ISMC and Singapore-based IGSS Ventures) that had applied to build the chips are facing hurdles in setting …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy) Source: PIB Context: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the National Electricity Plan (NEP) for the period of 2022-32. The NEP: The CEA (Ministry of Power, GoI) must create a NEP in line with the National Electricity Policy, according to the Electricity Act 2003, to – …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Effects of Liberalisation on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects on Industrial Growth Source: TH Context: India has recently turned a net exporter of toys (in 2020-21 and 2021-22), ending decades of import dominance. An overview of the Indian toy industry: In 2015-16, the industry had …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Source: HT Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its annual report for the year 2022-23, providing information on the RBI’s functioning through the fiscal year as well as the state of the economy …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament – Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these Source: TH Context: A new Parliament building was inaugurated with both celebration and controversy. Controversy: The exclusion of the President of India – the formal head of the executive – from the inauguration. …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Source: IE Context: Amid fresh violence in Manipur, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has countered the claims of the Manipur CM that 40 insurgents had been killed by security forces. How did violent clashes start? Violence erupted in the Kuki-dominated Churachandpur …
GS Paper 1/2 Syllabus: Indian society/Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections Source: TH Context: According to the Walk Free Foundation’s Global Slavery Index 2023, 50 million people are living in conditions of modern slavery – a 25% rise over the last five years. Modern …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Food Security; Technology Missions Source: ET Context: According to a UN report, India’s pilot studies on rice fortification showed a significant drop in the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren. Food Fortification: Meaning: It is defined as the practice of adding vitamins and minerals to commonly consumed foods during processing …
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GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: Hunger/Food security Source: DTE Context: According to a new UN report – Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity – India’s neighbours (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar) are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Highlights of the report: Many hotspots [Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, …
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Source: BS Context: National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) formed a Cheetah Project Steering Committee. About NTCA: It is a statutory body established in 2005 under the MoEF&CC under the enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It was constituted following a recommendation of the Tiger Task Force, constituted by the PM of India …
Source: WMO Context: The World Meteorological Congress – the supreme decision-making body of WMO, approved (in its 19th session) a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative – Global Greenhouse Gas Watch. Background: In 2022, the WMO Executive Council decided to develop an architecture for a global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure to build on …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament – Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these Source: IE Context: In the 75th year of Independence, India’s new Parliament building, embodying the culture, pride and spirit of the entire nation, was recently inaugurated by the PM of India. 19 opposition …
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