Semiconductor Fab in India: China’s Lessons
Context Setting up a semiconductor manufacturing facility in India requires more than just vision. The government’s Semiconductor Mission for 2022 is praiseworthy, but there are still questions regarding the building of a fab. It is significant because of the expanding market and the strategic need to lessen dependence on semiconductor imports, which renders India vulnerable […]
The Miyawaki Plantation
Context The Prime Minister of India highlighted the Miyawaki plantation method, which entails creating dense urban forests in constrained locations, in a recent edition of “Mann ki Baat.” He gave explanations of this Japanese method and related the inspiring tale of Raafi Ramnath, a Keralan teacher who used the Miyawaki system to successfully turn a […]
Key Finding In Y Chromosome
Context: Recently, researchers have discovered that the Y chromosome possesses genes linked to ageing and lifespan regulation. Relevance: GS III: Science Dimensions of the Article: Key findings in recent research related to the Y chromosome About Chromosomes: Function and Importance Human Chromosomes Role of the Y Chromosome -Source: The Hindu
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 June 2023 Contents The Miyawaki Plantation Context The Prime Minister of India highlighted the Miyawaki plantation method, which entails creating dense urban forests in constrained locations, in a recent edition of “Mann ki Baat.” He gave explanations of this Japanese method and related the inspiring tale of Raafi Ramnath, a […]
About The Hindu Kush Himalayas
Context: According to a new report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) have seen a 65 per cent faster loss of glacier mass Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) Region: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD): Functions of ICIMOD: -Source: Down […]
About The Statue of Unity
Context: The Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) recently issued a tender to resume the suspended helicopter joyride services at the Statue of Unity. Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Article: Statue of Unity: A Tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Early Life and Activism: Role in Independent […]
United Nations High Seas Treaty
Context: The world’s first international treaty to protect the high seas was recently adopted by the United Nations. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About UN High Seas Treaty: What are High Seas? High seas refer to the areas of the oceans that are beyond the national jurisdiction of any country. Here […]
Right to Change One’s Name and The Right To Life
Context The right to change one’s name or surname is a part of the right to life under Article 21, the High Courts (HC) of Allahabad and Delhi recently said. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Cases before the High Courts: Case 1: Sadanand & Anr. vs CBSE & Ors Case […]
Inclusion of 80 Castes in OBC List by NCBC
Context: National Commission for Backward Classes(NCBC) is processing the request for the approval of about 80 more castes in six States, (Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana) for the inclusion in the OBC list. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Other Backward Class (OBC): Role of National […]
About Exercise Khaan Quest 2023
Focus: GS III: Security Challeges Why in News? Recently, the multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” commenced in Mongolia. About Exercise Khaan Quest 2023: Objectives: Activities: Purpose: