Combined Maritime Forces
Context India has officially begun working with the Bahrain-based multilateral partnership, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). India announced its intention to join the CMF as an Associate Partner at the India-US 2+2 in April. According to official sources, the modalities of the exact nature of cooperation are being worked out. The modalities will specify how many […]
Recalling ‘Quit India’ Movement
Context On this day 80 years ago, on August 9, 1942, the people of India began the decisive final phase of their independence struggle. It was a massive anti-colonial uprising on a never-before-seen scale, and it sent a clear message that the British Empire in India was about to come to an end. Relevance: GS […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 August 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 August 2022 Contents Recalling ‘Quit India’ Movement Combined Maritime Forces Recalling ‘Quit India’ Movement Context On this day 80 years ago, on August 9, 1942, the people of India began the decisive final phase of their independence struggle. It was a massive anti-colonial uprising on a never-before-seen scale, and it […]
Static Quiz 09 August 2022 (Indian Economy)
Rock Agama Study Reveals
Context The presence of these ectotherms indicates warmer patches in the city, presence of insects. Relevance GS Paper 3: Biodiversity Conservation Mains Question What exactly is a wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of “wise use” in relation to wetland conservation. Give two Ramsar sites in India as examples. (150 Words) The Survey The Peninsular Rock […]
Enhancing Genomic Surveillance
Context According to a recent study, the rate of genetic changes in the monkeypox virus was higher than expected. Relevance GS paper: 3 Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Mains Question What exactly is genome sequencing, and what are the advantages? Also, list the steps that India has taken in […]
Central Administrative Tribunal
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) achieved a disposal rate of around 91% in three years and there […]
National Handloom Day
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture Why in news? The Prime Minister has paid a tribute to India’s rich cultural diversity and all those working to celebrate India’s artistic traditions on the occasion of National Handloom Day. Introduction Handloom sector is a symbol of the country’s glorious cultural heritage and an important source of livelihood in […]
Ration Mitra Portal
Context: The Centre has launched a common facility to register names in ration cards on a pilot basis for 11 States and Union Territories. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Food Security) Dimensions of the Article: About Ration Mitra About National Food Security (NFS) Act About Ration Mitra Ration Mitra’ Portal aims to enable these States […]
Peninsular Rock Agama (Psammophilus Dorsalis)
Context: A study carried out by researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, undertook to characterise urbanisation in the region and also to understand where the rock agama reside in and around Bengaluru specifically. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Peninsular Rock Agama Why research them? About Peninsular Rock […]