Why is the 1.5 °C Objective So Important?
Context Relevance: GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains question What are the main obstacles to meeting the 1.5 degree Celsius objective and potential solutions that have been mentioned in recent World Meteorological Organisation publications that emphasise the urgency of global action on climate change? (250 Words) Why is the 1.5 Celsius objective so important? Present […]
A Soft Power Tool: Buddhism
Context: Relevance: GS Paper 2: Intrernatinal relations-Soft Diplomacy Mains Question Analyse the importance of Buddhist tourism in India and its potential to strengthen the soft power of the nation. Talk about the steps that can be taken to advance and publicise the Buddhist Circuit Project. (250 Words) What is diplomatic soft power? Utilization of Buddha […]
Imposing Daily Limits on UPI Transactions
Context: With a significant increase in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, banks and UPI apps have taken the decision to impose daily limits on UPI transactions. This decision comes in addition to the limits already set by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2021. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: […]
About The Captagon Pill
Context: Recently, after Arab League reinstating Syria as its member, the discussions on the trade of Captagon pills have taken the centre-stage once again. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Captagon Pill Effects of Amphetamine-Based Drugs: Side Effects: -Source: Indian Express
About The Gulabi Meenakari Handicraft
Context: The Uttar Pradesh state government has decided to gift GI-tagged Gulabi meenakari handicrafts to the visiting delegates from G20 nations. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Gulabi Meenakari Handicraft: A Unique Craft from Varanasi Gulabi Meenakari is popularly found in three forms: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and […]
Proposal to Include Urea under Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Regime
Context: In its non-price policy recommendations for the Kharif crops 2023-2024 season, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has recommended that Urea should be brought under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) regime to address the problem of imbalanced nutrient usage in agriculture. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture, GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, […]
About Ram Prasad Bismil
Context: Ram Prasad Bismil was born on June 11, 1897 in a nondescript village in the United Provinces’ (now Uttar Pradesh) Shahjahanpur district. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Early Life and Association with Arya Samaj: The Mainpuri Conspiracy: Founding the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA): The Kakori Train Action: Death and Legacy: -Source: […]
Boycott of Manipur Peace Committee by Kuki Representatives
Context: A day after the Centre constituted a peace committee in Manipur, most Kuki representatives said they will boycott the panel as it included Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and his supporters. Pointing out that their consent was not taken for including them on the panel, they demanded that the Centre make the situation conducive […]
Definition of Obscenity: POCSO Act
Context: Kerala HC recently quashed a case filed under India’s child protection law – the POCSO Act, against a woman accused of subjecting her children to an obscene act. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 Salient features of the Act Contention/Criticisms […]
About National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Intervention, Health Why in News? Recently, the drug price regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), fixed the ceiling price of 18 formulations, and the retail price of 23 new drugs by bringing them under price control. About National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority Functions of NPPA: Drugs (Prices Control) Order […]