New Regulations for Symbol Allocation to RUPPs
Context: The Election Commission of India has implemented fresh regulations for the allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). To obtain symbols, these parties are now required to submit audited accounts from the past three financial years, expenditure statements from the last two elections, and the signature of the authorized party official along […]
About PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)
Context: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approves the “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Sub-schemes under PRITHVI: Major Objectives: Functions of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES): Holistic Approach of PRITHVI Scheme: Integrated Research and Development: […]
Indian Toy Industry’s Remarkable Growth
Context: According to a case study on “Success Story of Made in India Toys” released by the DPIIT, the Indian Toy industry witnessed a rise of 239% in exports (and decline in imports by 52%) in 2022-23 as compared to 2014-15. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Evolution and Status of the […]
New Hit-and-Run Accident Cases
Context: India grapples with the grim reality of being one of the world’s leading nations in road fatalities, with over 1.5 lakh lives lost annually. Among these tragedies, hit-and-run accidents stand out for their callous disregard for human life and potential for prolonged agony for victims’ families. This context sheds light on the recent controversy surrounding Section 106 […]
Drug War: On use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance
Background: The adage “prevention is better than cure” holds valuable wisdom in medicine. However, blindly wielding this principle, particularly in the form of prophylactic antibiotic use, risks undermining the very purpose of treating patients – their recovery. This concern becomes even more dire when considering the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a phenomenon where pathogens evolve to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 January 2024
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2024
CONTENTS Drug war: On use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance Background The adage “prevention is better than cure” holds valuable wisdom in medicine. However, blindly wielding this principle, particularly in the form of prophylactic antibiotic use, risks undermining the very purpose of treating patients – their recovery. This concern becomes even more dire when considering […]
Current Affairs 06 January 2024
CONTENTS New Regulations for Symbol Allocation to RUPPs Context: The Election Commission of India has implemented fresh regulations for the allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). To obtain symbols, these parties are now required to submit audited accounts from the past three financial years, expenditure statements from the last two elections, and […]
PIB Summaries 06 January 2024
CONTENTS Indian Toy Industry’s Remarkable Growth: A Case Study Analysis Context: According to a case study on “Success Story of Made in India Toys” released by the DPIIT, the Indian Toy industry witnessed a rise of 239% in exports (and decline in imports by 52%) in 2022-23 as compared to 2014-15. Relevance: GS III: Indian […]
Static Quiz 06 January 2024 (History)
