About Qimingxing-50
Context: China’s first fully solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle has successfully completed its maiden test flight with all onboard systems functioning optimally.Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Qimingxing-50 Cross between drone and satellite About Qimingxing-50 With a wingspan of 164-ft, the drone is a large machine powered entirely by solar panels. […]
Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal
Context: The Supreme Court drew an assurance from the State of Punjab that it will meet the Haryana counterpart within this month to discuss the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal which has been languishing for two decades. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Drainage System in India, Projects to improve Irrigation), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Inter-State […]
Uniformed Forces and Mental Health
Context: The government needs to take immediate action to address mental health issues in the uniformed services. Relevance: GS II: Health and Education Dimensions of the Article: What is mental wellness? Reasons for the Prevalence of Mental Health Issues in the Uniformed Forces Impact of the Rising Mental Health issues among the forces What is […]
What is Climate Reparation?
Context: Facing the worst flooding disaster in its history, Pakistan has begun demanding reparations, or compensation, from the rich countries that are mainly responsible for causing climate change.Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is Climate Reparation? Who is responsible for Climate Change? Why need climate reparations? What did the International […]
Draft Amendment to the Legal Metrology
Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division has notified a draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Mandatory provisions under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 What are the proposed amendments? Mandatory provisions under the Legal Metrology (Packaged […]
PM SHRI Schools
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Cabinet today, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved a new centrally sponsored scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). About PM SHRI Schools: This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14,500 Schools across […]
CoE-SURVEI
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? The Centre of Excellence on Satellite and Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative (CoE-SURVEI) has developed an Artificial Intelligence-based software which can automatically detect change on the ground, including unauthorised constructions and encroachments in a time series using satellite imagery. CoE-SURVEI The CoE-SURVEI, established by Directorate General Defence […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 September 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 September 2022 Contents The Path to Intelligent and Precise Agriculture Economic and energy ties with Russia The Path To Intelligent And Precise Agriculture Context The Green Revolution in India, which began in the 1960s, enabled the country to make significant strides in domestic food production and contributed significantly to progress […]
Current Affairs 08 September 2022
CONTENTS Draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 Climate Reparation Uniformed Forces and Mental Health Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal Qimingxing-50 Draft Amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division has notified a draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. […]
PIB Summaries 08 September 2022
CONTENTS CoE-SURVEI PM SHRI Schools CoE-SURVEI Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? The Centre of Excellence on Satellite and Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative (CoE-SURVEI) has developed an Artificial Intelligence-based software which can automatically detect change on the ground, including unauthorised constructions and encroachments in a time series using satellite imagery. CoE-SURVEI The […]