Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage
Context: Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters have linked their Aadhaar to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Is the linking of Aadhaar with one’s Voter ID mandatory? Why does the government want this? Why is […]
Principles On Use of Indigenous Medicine
Context: A group of practitioners, activists, scholars, lawyers and human rights defenders has come together and proposed a set of ethical guidelines that they say can guide Western psychedelic research and practice on traditional indigenous medicines. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Ethical principles to address indigenous concerns: Use of psychedelics for therapeutic […]
India’s R&D Estimates Are An Incomplete Picture
Context: As per the latest Research and Development Statistics, published by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in 2020, the R&D spending in 2017-18 by foreign MNCs in India is only 10% of what U.S. firms have reported to have spent in India on R&D. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance GS III: Indian Economy […]
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Five-year research grant to encourage indigenous production of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) machinery, seeds and recipe given to IIT-Madras. What are lab grown diamonds? How are LDGs produced? What are Lab-Grown Diamonds (LDGs) used for?
About Sansad Ratna Awards
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated fellow Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About Sansad Ratna Awards:
A Comprehensive Overview Past and Present of Russia’s War in Ukraine
GS 2, International Relations The war between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year, and there are signs of escalation everywhere. The West has recently announced the supply of more advanced weapons to Ukraine, deepening its involvement in the conflict. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of his […]
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation in India: Features Climate Conditions & Medicinal Properties
GS Paper 3, Environment & Geography Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are a type of edible mushroom that are popular in many cuisines. They are native to East Asia and have been cultivated for over a thousand years. Here are the features and climatic conditions required for Shiitake mushroom cultivation: In summary, shiitake mushrooms require a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 February 2023
Current Affairs 24 February 2023
CONTENTS Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage Context: Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters have linked their Aadhaar to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Corrupt Practices Under RPA Act 1951 Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has said that providing […]
The Khalistan Movement and Operation Blue Star
The Khalistan Movement is a significant chapter in the history of India, particularly in the state of Punjab. The movement aimed to create a separate Sikh state, known as Khalistan, which would be an independent nation for the Sikh community. The movement started in the 1970s and gained momentum in the 1980s, leading […]