About The One Station One Product Scheme
Context: The “One Station One Product” initiative by the Indian Railways, which provides uniquely designed sale outlets for locals to sell indigenous products, is now operational at 1,037 stations nationwide. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: One Station One Product Scheme Objectives Implementation -Source: Times of India
About The Mount Etna Volcano
Context: The Mount Etna volcano began erupting again on the island of Sicily, sending ash miles into the sky. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Mount Etna Eruption Characteristics Diverse Styles: Comparison with Other Volcanoes Duration of Activity: Examples: Why do volcanoes erupt? Some famous volcanoes Here are some famous volcanoes in the […]
GPS Tracker Anklets Monitoring Legal Supervision
Context: Recently, a prisoner in Jammu and Kashmir was released on bail after he was tagged with a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker anklet on his foot to monitor his movements. This is the first time in the country that a GPS tracker has been put to such use. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]
Emergency Alert Systems in India
Context: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on November 3, 2023, accompanied by aftershocks, revealing notable deficiencies in emergency alert systems in and around Delhi. Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Emergency Alert Systems in India Google’s Android Earthquake Early Warning System Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS) Ministry of Earth Science’s National Centre […]
Global Tiger Conservation Initiatives: Reporting and Commitments
Context: Countries have reported their tiger population data from 2010 to 2022 to the Global Tiger Recovery Program (GTRP) and the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) as part of GTRP 2.0, a program designed to guide tiger conservation efforts from 2023 to 2034. The initiative stems from the commitment made […]
Model Prison Act 2023
Context: The Union Home Secretary had sent a letter to all states and Union territories in May, 2023 which consisted of the ‘Model Prisons Act, 2023’. The letter was uploaded recently on the Union Ministry of Home Affair’s website. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prisons Act, 1894 Changing Perspective on […]
Urbanisation- Shaping the future of sustainable cities
Context: As the world witnesses increasing urbanisation, the relationship between cities and carbon emissions has become a focal point in the ongoing climate crisis. In 2020, urban centers released an astonishing 29 trillion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the air. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, the relationship between urban areas […]
Abolition of Death Penalty
Context: It is disheartening that the parliamentary committee tasked with examining the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the proposed replacement for the IPC, did not recommend the abolition of the death penalty. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: Abolition of death penalty should form the core of any reform in justice system. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words). The Committee’s View on Death Penalty: Arguments Against Death Penalty: Way Forward: Conclusion: Emphasizing that remission […]
About The Asian Development Bank
Context: Recently, India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to create high-quality urban infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote efficient governance systems. Relevance: GS II- Inter Groupings Dimensions of the Article: About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
About The Picocystis Salinarum
Context: Recently, a young researcher has divulged the secret of how the Picocystis Salinarum survives the harshest of conditions by resorting to physiological adaptation to highly saline-alkaline/hyperosmotic conditions. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Picocystis Salinarum Unique Features Sambhar Lake – Key Facts