About The Hakki-Pikki Tribe
Context: Thirty-one tribals belonging to ‘Hakki-Pikki’ are stranded in Sudan, where violent clashes between a powerful paramilitary force and the country’s armed forces are going on. Relevance: Facts for prelims About Hakki-Pikki tribe -Source: The Hindu
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
Context: The Gujarat High Court recently issued a notice to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking immediate removal of drugs and medicines containing “cancerous impurities” such as NDMA from the Indian market Relevance: Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: About N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) About Drug Controller General […]
What is Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam?
Context: Nearly 3,000 people are expected to attend Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam. The festival aims to showcase “age-old ties” and cultural links between two coastal States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam? Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is a festival that celebrates the cultural […]
About The Galapagos Islands
Context: Recently, a scientific expedition has discovered a previously unknown coral reef with abundant marine life off Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. Relevance: Places in News Dimensions of the Article: Galapagos Island – A Unique Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean Location: Geology of the Island: Unique Features: What are corals and how do they live? Corals are […]
What are Critical Minerals?
Context: A national critical minerals strategy for India, underpinned by the minerals identified in this study, can help focus on priority concerns in supply risks, domestic policy regimes, and sustainability. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are Critical Minerals? Why is this resource critical? Challenges Faced by India in Assuring Resilient […]
24th Russia-India Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) Meeting
Context: Recently, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister has attended the 24th Russia-India Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) meeting in India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Meeting between India and Russia India and Russia held discussions on various bilateral issues, including defense cooperation, trade, and economic ties. The key highlights of […]
About National Quantum Mission
Context: Recently, the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About National Quantum Mission Salient features of NQM include: Significance of NQM: Quantum technology: About: There are Four domains […]
Exercise INIOCHOS-23
Focus: GS II: Security Challenges Why in News? IAF to participate in Exercise INIOCHOS-23 in Greece. About: Participation: Objective: Benefits:
Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure
Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced its plan to develop around 10,000 km of Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure across the country by the fiscal year 2025. What is OFC? OFC stands for Optical Fiber Communication. It refers to the use of fiber-optic cables to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 April 2023 Contents An Upswing in Rural Entrepreneurship Context The vast potential for rural entrepreneurship in sectors like business, industry, and agriculture can propel development. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment Mains Question Talk about the difficulties rural young […]