6th India-OPEC Energy Dialogue
Context: The 6th High-Level Meeting of the India-Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Energy Dialogue, held on 9th November 2023, brought together key representatives at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of India-OPEC Energy Dialogue Focus Areas: Concluding Points: World Oil Outlook 2023: […]
Mars Solar Conjunction
Context: Recently, NASA announced that it will stop sending commands to its fleet of robotic probes on or orbiting the red planet Mars due to Mars solar conjunction. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Mars Solar Conjunction: Overview and Impact Phenomenon: Associated Events: Current Occurrence: Significance: Precautions and Adjustments: Key Facts […]
About Sagar Kavach
Context: The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ is set to unfold its strategic manoeuvres along the Kerala and Mahe coasts. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Sagar Kavach: Strengthening Coastal Defenses through Unified Exercises Participating Agencies: Exercise Dynamics: Strategic Division: Attack vs. Defence Forces: Role of Fishermen: Outcome: -Source: The Hindu
About The Nirbhay Cruise Missile
Context: The Indian armed forces will be inducting the long-range attack cruise missile Nirbhay into their inventory to strike targets at ranges over 1,000 km. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Nirbhay Cruise Missile: Basic Information: Capabilities: Physical Specifications: Launch Platforms: Guidance System: -Source: The Hindu
OECD Interim Report: Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040
Context: Recently, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released the interim report titled-Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis, ahead of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC3). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Report on Global Plastic Pollution (2022-2040) Recommendations to Address Plastic Pollution […]
Parliamentary Committee’s Recommendation on Adultery
Context: The Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs has suggested that adultery should be re-instituted as a crime in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Legal Position on Adultery: Before and After 2018 Before SC Judgement of 2018: SC Judgement of 2018: Joseph Shine vs Union […]
Sub-Categorization of Scheduled Castes (SCs)
Context: In an election rally in Telangana, Prime Minister promised to look into the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to identify and help the most backward among them — a move that has been read as an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to woo the Madiga community. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Circular Economy A Win-Win for All
Context: The millions of new products returned daily by online buyers due to faults end up being discarded, contributing to the growing height of landfill sites. However, one phenomena that is revolutionizing this process is the concept of circular economy. Relevance: GS2- Government Policies & Interventions GS3- Mains Question: In a world grappling with environmental […]
Generic and the Missing Ingredient of Quality
Context: In India, numerous patients opt for a second opinion at a pharmacy, seeking advice from the seller rather than a qualified pharmacist. Individuals with basic reading abilities, regardless of educational background, interpret doctor’s prescriptions and provide information on medicines. Relevance: GS2- Health Mains Question: What are impediments in access to affordable yet effective medicines in […]
India International Science Festival
Context: The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023: Objectives: Themes of IISF 2023: Dedication: Organizers: History: Integration of Departments: