GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Biotechnology Source: TH Context: India’s bioeconomy growth is not in sync with desired funding and policy support. Bioeconomy: It is the economic activity involving the use of biotechnology and biomass in the production of goods, services, or energy. India’s bioeconomy: According to the DBT’s ‘Bioeconomy Report 2022’ report, India’s bioeconomy …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian society Source: DTE Context: According to a study, domestic violence will rise as temperatures across the Indian subcontinent spike. Findings of the study: These findings highlight the vulnerabilities and inequalities of women experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in low- and middle-income countries in the context of global climate …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: TP Context: Following the Union Budget 2023-24 announcement, the MoEFCC notified the draft ‘Green Credit Programme (GCP)’ implementation rules 2023. About the Green Credit Programme (GCP): Under this, individuals, industries, FPOs, ULBs, gram panchayats and private sectors, etc., will be able to earn “green …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Statutory Bodies/Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services Relating to Education Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the PM of India, approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023, to give the nation’s scientific research a strategic direction. Highlights of the Bill: It will establish …
GS Paper 1/3 Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena/ Disaster Management Source: IE Context: The Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked following flash floods and landslides in parts of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. What are flash floods? Excessive or continuous rainfall over a period of days or during particular seasons, can lead to stagnation of water and …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament and State Legislatures and Issues Arising out of their functioning Source: IE Context: The Election Commission of India (EC) released a draft delimitation document for Assam. What is delimitation? It is the act of redrawing the boundaries of an Assembly or Lok Sabha seat to reflect changes in …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it Source: TH Context: The MeitY has been building consensus on the proposed Digital India Bill that will replace India’s 23-year-old IT Act 2000. The current regime in India: The IT Act 2000 defines an “intermediary” to include any entity between a …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture and related issues Source: IE Context: Assured irrigation access has made the two states (Punjab and Haryana) the most reliable producers of rice and wheat, which will matter in a bad monsoon year. Importance of Punjab and Haryana: Both have been India’s breadbasket and lynchpins of its food …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy) Source: PIB Context: The government has amended the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020 to empower power consumers, ensure a 24X7 reliable electricity supply at affordable cost, etc. The Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020: The Ministry of Power has promulgated the Rules under the Electricity Act, …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: One of the most polluting sectors of India – coal-based thermal power generation – was found to be brazenly flouting emission norms. Emission norms in place: The MoEFCC made it mandatory (in 2015) for thermal power plants to install a flue gas …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Culture – Salient Aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from Ancient to modern times Source: TH Context: The temples in the Mandya district of Karnataka, belonging to the period of the Hoysalas, have failed to grab as much attention as they deserve. The Hoysala Empire: It …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture and related issues Source: DTE Context: According to a CSE report, market access is critical for the success of India’s momentum towards organic and natural farming, which are good for the farmer, nature and human health. About the CSE report: The report highlights how various stakeholders procure, process …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s Interests Source: IE Context: The industrialised countries have not walked the talk of financing the climate mitigation and adaptation efforts of the poorer countries. Why does the burden lie on industrialised countries? Historical responsibility A bulk of …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector Source: ET Context: According to the annual Gender Gap Report 2023 (17th edition) of the World Economic Forum (WEF), India was ranked 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity – an improvement of 8 places from last year. …
Source: HT Context: The Union Ministry of Culture expressed its intent to change the process of nomination for the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award. The Sahitya Akademi Awards: These are bestowed annually by the Sahitya Akademi – India’s National Academy of Letters, on writers of the most outstanding books of literary merit published in Any …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A Mesolithic period rock painting depicting a person tilling a piece of land has been found in Orvakallu village in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Prehistoric rock paintings: The term ‘Prehistory’ refers to the distant past when there was no paper or language, and hence painting and drawing …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: IE Context: The Centre has withdrawn the proposed draft of the Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023. About the new Bill: The Bill is meant to replace …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Source: TH Context: A mega defence deal for the manufacture of fighter jet engines in India is expected to dominate the agenda of the Indian PM’s ongoing official State Visit to the US. About the deal: It will allow American manufacturing …
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GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: International agreements/ Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: Diplomats from around the world met once again in the German city of Bonn for climate negotiations before the UNFCCC’s COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The objective of the conference: To chart out a massive and immediate climate action plan to …
GS Paper 1/3 Syllabus: Climate/ Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) released the Water, Ice, Society, and Ecosystems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HI-WISE) report. The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region: It is a vast area, encompassing mountain ranges stretching from the Hindu …
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