About The Late Blight Disease
Context: Recently, experts from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) had cautioned farmers against the late blight disease attack on potato crop. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Late Blight Disease: Understanding the Fungal Menace Prevalence: Symptoms: Spread Mechanisms: Control Measures: -Source: Indian Express
Allahabad HC Dismisses Petitions on Varanasi Mosque
Context: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed five petitions related to the Varanasi Mosque, asserting that the 1991 suit is not barred under the Places of Worship Act. The case will be transferred to the Varanasi Civil Judge’s court, with directions for expeditious proceedings, expected to conclude within six months. Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]
A Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns about the accuracy of information regarding cattle deaths due to Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? Symptoms: What is the geographical distribution and how did it spread to India? Is it […]
ASA Bans Airlines Greenwashing Ads
Context: The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements from Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad, accusing them of misleading consumers with false claims of flight sustainability and downplaying the environmental impact of air travel. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What Is Greenwashing? Examples of Greenwashing Effects of greenwashing -Source: […]
About Mullaperiyar Dam Dispute
Context: Tamil Nadu cancelled the decision to open the spillway shutters of Mullaperiyar dam recently after a lull in rainfall and a reduced inflow of water to the dam. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Interstate water disputes), GS-I: Geography (Water Sources), GS-III: Disaster management Dimensions of the Article: About Mullaperiyar Dam About the Dispute regarding […]
Coal Market Outlook: A Structural Shift by 2026
Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a substantial decline in global coal demand by 2026, attributing this shift to the expansion of renewable energy and increased nuclear generation in key regions. Relevance: GS III: Energy Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Coal Market Report Global Coal Demand Trends: Anticipated Decline in Coal […]
Unlock the Potential of Manufacturing Sector
Context: India’s growth outlook has seen a remarkable upswing, primarily propelled by a robust 10.4 percent expansion in its manufacturing sector in October, marking a stark contrast to the discouraging -5.8 percent growth observed a year ago. Despite a challenging global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and volatile demand, India’s manufacturing sector exhibited […]
India’s Ethanol Conundrum
Context: As COP28 in Dubai saw the commitment of over 100 countries to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, India is confronted with a delicate situation concerning its ethanol blending objective. Despite the rise in ethanol blended petrol (EBP) from 1.6% in 2013-14 to 11.8% in 2022-23, the 20% target by 2025 faces hurdles due to low […]
SAMAR Air Defence Missile System
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully test fired the ‘SAMAR’ air defence missile system recently. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: SAMAR Air Defence Missile System: Enhancing Aerial Protection Capabilities: SAMAR-1 System: Key Facts about Akash Missile (SAM) Defence System:
Indian Science Congress
Context: Lovely Professional University(LPU) withdrew from hosting 109th Indian Science Congress (ISC), raising concern about the event’s viability. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Indian Science Congress (ISC):