Cereal Approach: On Growing Millets and Grain
Context There has never been a greater interest in millets, a class of coarse grains that are a popular staple food. Relevance GS Paper-3: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation system storage; issues of buffer stocks and food security. Mains Question How has India’s agricultural landscape […]
Human Development’s Wide Variations
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Mains Question The Human Development Index’s methodology is unknown. India continues to have the lowest indicators of human development despite consistently experiencing high growth. Examine (250 Words). Key Points The HDI is calculated at the sub-national level […]
About Equinox
Context: The vernal equinox is observed on March 21st 2023. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Equinox Significance of Equinox -Source: The Hindu
OneWeb India-2 Mission
Context: In its second commercial launch, ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organisation) heaviest launch vehicle LVM-3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) will launch a fleet of 36 OneWeb satellites, completing the first generation of the huge broadband constellation. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 Mission About OneWeb Constellation Significance: -Source: […]
Interpol And Mehul Choksi
Context: The removal of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s name from the Interpol database of Red Notices has drawn condemnation from the Opposition parties in India, while the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought the restoration of the notice. Relevance: GS III: Security challenges Dimensions of the Article: What is the case against Mehul Choksi? […]
BrahMos Supersonic cruise missile
Context: Recently, CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace said that 75% indigenous capacity has been achieved in the BrahMos missile project. Relevance GS-III Internal Security Challenges, Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About BrahMos supersonic cruise missile About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Objectives of DRDO Issues with DRDO: -Source: The Hindu
World Happiness Report 2023
Context: India has been ranked at the 126th place among 146 countries in the recently released World Happiness Report. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Happiness Report: World Happiness Report 2023 Highlights About United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) -Source: Indian Express
IPCC Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment
Context: Recently, Highlighting the need for urgent climate action, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Cycle in Interlaken, Switzerland. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Report: The Synthesis Report of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report is a compilation of […]
About PM MITRA
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The Prime Minister has said that PM MITRA mega textiles park will boost the local economy of aspirational district of Virudhunagar. About MITRA parks
International Telecommunication Union
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre at a programme in Delhis Vigyan Bhawan. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Functions of International Telecommunication Union (ITU): India’s association with ITU: ITU Area office and Innovation Centre: