About Cycas Circinalis
Context: Cycas circinalis is on the verge of extinction in the northern part of the Kerala state after being hit by an unknown and fast spreading plant disease. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Cycas circinalis Common Names: Taxonomy: Features: Geographical Distribution: Endemism: Applications: -Source: The Hindu
Holistic Progress Card
Context: The traditional report cards students receive in schools are set to undergo a major change, with the National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC). Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Holistic Progress Card (HPC) Key Features: Benefits of Holistic Progress Card (HPC) Comprehensive Evaluation: […]
Addressing Methane Emissions
Context: MethaneSAT — a satellite which will track and measure methane emissions at a global scale — was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Addressing Methane Emissions: Urgency and Impact Greenhouse Effect: Methane’s Potent Impact: Human Health Implications: Formation of Ground-Level Ozone: MethaneSAT’s […]
Fourth Mass Coral Bleaching
Context: According to the U.S. NOAA, the world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see wide swathes of tropical reefs die, including parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Coral Reefs Risks and threats to coral reefs Coral […]
Archaeological Discovery in Telangana
Context: Archaeologists from the Public Research Institute of History, Archaeology, and Heritage (PRIHAH) have made a significant discovery in Mudimanikyam village, Nalgonda district, Telangana. Unearthed during excavations are two ancient temples dating back to the Badami Chalukyan period. The discovery also includes a rare inscription, shedding light on the historical and cultural richness of the […]
All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation disclosed the general results of the All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey conducted from August 2022 to July 2023. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: Survey Overview: Poverty Reduction: Data Quality Issues: Monthly Per Capita Consumer Expenditure (MPCE): Expenditure Distribution: State-Wise […]
Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling on Parliamentary Privilege
Context: In a recent development, the Supreme Court overturned a 25-year-old majority opinion in the P V Narasimha Rao v State (CBI/Spe) Case, 1998, commonly known as the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) bribery case. The SC clarified that parliamentary privileges do not shield lawmakers from prosecution for bribery, signaling a departure from the previous ruling’s […]
India- China and the LAC Crisis
Context: Earlier this month, during a literary festival in Ajmer, former Army Chief Gen Naravane labelled China as India’s primary threat. He suggested that confrontation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was beneficial as it exposed a ground reality that Delhi was hesitant to acknowledge. Last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence […]
On Magic Injections and Their Repercussions
Context: In recent months, newspapers have consistently featured articles discussing the prevalence of ‘magic injections’ touted for their purported ability to ensure weight loss. These injections, containing the drug Semaglutide originally designed for treating Type 2 diabetes mellitus, have gained attention for their additional weight-loss effects. However, it’s worth noting that these articles often omit the […]
About UDGAM Portal
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India said 30 banks are facilitating people to search their unclaimed deposits/accounts through UDGAM portal. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About UDGAM Portal