ISRO’s Heaviest Rocket
Context The Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) heaviest rocket Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3 or GSLV Mark 3) successfully orbited 36 satellites of OneWeb, based in the United Kingdom. It was launched as part of the LVM3-M2 / OneWeb India-1 Mission. LVM3-M2 is New Space India Limited’s dedicated commercial satellite mission (NSIL). NSIL is a […]
A Renewable Energy Revolution With Agricultural Roots
Context A private company’s first bio-energy plant has recently begun commercial operations in the Punjab district of Sangrur. The plant will convert agricultural waste into wealth by producing compressed bio gas (CBG) from paddy straw, indicating the beginnings of a renewable energy revolution rooted in agriculture. Relevance GS Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, […]
India China Relations
Context: The External Affairs Minister, in a farewell meeting with Chinese envoy Sun Weidong, emphasised mutual “respect, sensitivity and interest”. Relevance: GS Paper 2: India and its Neighbourhood (relations) Dimensions of the Article: Key Points Indo-China Border Major irritants of India china relations: Cooperation between India and China: India emphasisied that the development of India-China […]
Impact of La Nina on Northeast monsoon
Context: With the Northeast monsoon onset expected soon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema and south interior Karnataka, warning of thunderstorms and lightning. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Impact of Climate Change) […]
Genetically Modified (GM) Food Crop
Context: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union Environment Ministry has approved seed production “prior to commercial release” of India’s first indigenously developed transgenic hybrid mustard. It opens up possibilities for India’s first genetically modified (GM) food crop by farmers. Relevance: GS-3 Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Points What are […]
WHO Releases First-Ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the first-ever priority pathogen list — which includes 19 fungi — to identify fungi which pose the greatest threat to public health. Relevance: GS-2 Health, International Relations Dimensions of the Article: WHO’s first-ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List Reason for the rise in fungal infections Strategy recommended by […]
Current Affairs 27 October 2022
Contents: WHO releases first-ever fungal priority pathogen list Genetically Modified (GM) food crop Impact of La Nina on Northeast monsoon India China Relations WHO Releases First-Ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the first-ever priority pathogen list — which includes 19 fungi — to identify fungi which pose the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2022 Contents A renewable energy revolution with agricultural roots ISRO’s heaviest rocket A Renewable Energy Revolution With Agricultural Roots Context A private company’s first bio-energy plant has recently begun commercial operations in the Punjab district of Sangrur. The plant will convert agricultural waste into wealth by producing compressed bio […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 October 2022
Current Affairs 26 October 2022
Contents: Clouds serve as an atmospheric blanket that controls the Earth’s surface temperature Nearly every child will face frequent heatwaves by 2050: UNICEF Cyclone Sitrang CCI imposes penalty on Google Clouds serve as an atmospheric blanket that controls the Earth’s surface temperature Context: According to a new study, Climate change is shrinking the gap […]