About The Smart Bandage
Context: Researchers have developed a smart bandage which can help treat chronic wounds. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Smart Bandage: How does it work? -Source: The Hindu
About Foot Rot Disease
Context: Recently, several farmers raised the concern over “foot rot” disease in the saplings of the Basmati variety of paddy in the nurseries. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Foot Rot Disease: About Basmati Rice: -Source: The Hindu
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Context: Saudi Arabia will soon pledge new voluntary production cuts as part of a broader OPEC+ deal to curb output. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) What is OPEC+? What are their goals? -Source: Indian Express
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
Context: The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently alerted states about smaller outbreaks for five diseases—typhoid, malaria, dengue, scrub typhus and hepatitis A. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC): Historical Background: The NCDC, formerly known as the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), originated as […]
Electronic Interlocking System in Railways
Context: An electronic track management system used by the railways has become the focus of investigations after the recent train crash in Odisha’s Balasore district. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Interlocking System: Electronic Interlocking (EI): Functioning of the Electronic Interlocking (EI) System: Track Occupancy Sensing: Safety of the System: Status […]
Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) scheme
Context: According to a report by the least developed countries Group at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Duty-free quota-free (DFQF) scheme remains unutilized by the LDC nations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Duty-free quota-free (DFQF) scheme: World Trade Organization (WTO) Functions of WTO -Source: The Hindu
About Anaemia
Context: India is reconsidering its anaemia policy and shifting the estimation of anaemia prevalence from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) to the Diet and Biomarkers Survey (DABS-I). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Anaemia: Symptoms: Anaemia Burden in India: Challenges in Diagnosis: Diet and Biomarkers Survey (DABS-I): Importance of Anaemia Data: […]
World Environment Day 2023
Context: World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, serves as a platform to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: World Environment Day 2023 Establishment and Hosting: 50th Anniversary: Theme for 2023: Objectives: E-Cooking: A Clean and Energy-Efficient Alternative Definition and Adoption: Role […]
Statehood Day of Telangana
Focus: GS II- Polity Why in News? The Prime Minister of India greeted the people of Telangana on Statehood Day (2nd June). Key Points Telangana region after Independence History of Formation of Telangana Note These icons reflect the culture and tradition of Telangana state and three of them – Tangedu flowers, Palapitta and Jammi Chettu are […]
Key Highlights of India Rankings 2023
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? Minister of State for Education and External Affairs released the India Rankings 2023, which implements the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) drafted for this purpose by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Key Highlights of India Rankings 2023 About NIRF