15th President of India
Context: Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to be appointed to the position and the youngest as well. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How is the President elected? Qualifications for Election as President What […]
One Year Since the Pegasus Spyware Revelations
Context: The Supreme Court will be hearing the case pertaining to the alleged use of the Pegasus spyware software later this month. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Basics of Cyber Security; Role of media and social-networking sites in internal security challenges; Internal security challenges through communication networks), GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights, […]
NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index, 2022
Context: Karnataka has bagged the top rank in NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index, 2022, which determines innovation capacities and ecosystems at the sub-national level. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About India Innovation Index Highlights of India Innovation Index 2022 Report recommended measures About India Innovation Index NITI (National Institution for […]
Serotonin Theory of Depression
Context: For decades, a “chemical imbalance” in the brain, especially that of a chemical called serotonin, has been widely seen to be responsible for depression — a view that has promoted the use of antidepressants as part of the treatment for the condition. Researchers from University College London who carried out a “comprehensive review of […]
Current Affairs 22 July 2022
CONTENTS 15th President of India One year since the Pegasus spyware revelations NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index, 2022 Synthetic Biology Serotonin theory of depression 15th President of India Context: Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to be appointed to […]
PIB Summaries 22 July 2022
CONTENTS GOAL 2.0 SVANidhi se Samriddhi Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) GOAL 2.0 Focus: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Meta (formerly Facebook) have launched the second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0). About the GOAL Programme: GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) was launched as a pilot project in May 2020 and it was […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 July 2022 Contents Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 Europe without Russian gas? Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 Context The Lok Sabha postponed consideration and passage of the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, because the Opposition benches were empty due to ongoing protests outside Parliament. Relevance GS Paper 3- Environment conservation Mains Question Do […]
Static Quiz 22 July 2022 (Environment)
European Heat Waves
Context The United Kingdom experienced its highest temperature ever recorded, surpassing 40°C. Temperatures in parts of France, Spain, and Portugal ranged from 42 to 46 degrees. Relevance GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains Question Heat waves are among the most dangerous natural hazards, and their frequency and intensity will increase in the twenty-first century as a […]
India: The Top Remittance Recipient
Context According to a recent World Health Organization report titled “World report on the health of refugees and migrants,” India will receive USD 87 billion in remittances in 2021. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Important International Institutions GS Paper – 3: Mobilization of Resources Mains Question Discuss how the Indian diaspora can play a positive […]