PIB Summaries 04 March 2024
CONTENTS NITI Aayog GROW Report and Portal Context: Recently, the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal was launched by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the GROW Report: Facilitating Land Restoration and Agroforestry The GROW report is designed […]
Static Quiz 04 March 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 March 2024
CONTENTS Mountains of Plastic are Choking The Himalayan States Context: Plastic is omnipresent, spanning from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest ocean trenches, and it is even present inside human lungs and placenta. The Indian Himalayan Region, a crucial water source for the subcontinent, nourishes major rivers like the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra. Inadequate […]
About The Jacaranda Bloom
Context: The early onset bloom of jacaranda set off alarm bells among residents and scientists in Mexico City. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Jacaranda Bloom: A Lavender Spectacle Scientific Identification: Native Habitat: Growing Characteristics: Cultural Uses: Wood Carving Potential: Ecological Importance: Concerns: -Source: The Hindu
Very Short-Range Air Defence System
Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS): Safeguarding Low-Altitude Spaces Strategic Overview: Characteristics: Indigenous Development: Key Features: -Source: India Today
Revolutionizing Waste Management through Pyrolysis
Context: A recent study has claimed that BioTRIG, a new waste management technology could help rural Indians. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: BioTRIG: Revolutionizing Waste Management through Pyrolysis Significance of BioTRIG: Understanding Pyrolysis: Chemical Recycling Process: Operational Procedure: -Source: Down To Earth
Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping
Context: Ongoing Houthi Assaults on Commercial Vessels in the Red Sea underscore Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, prompting a reassessment of alternative routes for international trade. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The Red Sea and its Impact on Global Trade About the Red Sea: Effects on India: India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor […]
About The Financial Action Task Force
Context: The recent removal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has sparked optimism for investment landscapes, particularly in India’s Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Impact of UAE’s Exit from FATF Grey List on Investments in Indian NBFCs RBI Regulations in 2021: Restrictions on […]
Challenges in Regulating Coal Mining in Nagaland due to Article 371A
Context: The regulation of coal mining in Nagaland faces a significant hurdle due to Article 371A of the Indian Constitution. This constitutional provision, which upholds Naga customary law, creates complications for government oversight of small-scale mining, particularly in the aftermath of recent fatalities resulting from a rat-hole mine explosion. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Ensuring Sustainable Support for Research and Development Funding
Context: National Science Day, observed on 8th February each year, commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect and recognizes the invaluable contributions of scientists to India’s progress. The day emphasizes the pivotal role of science in fostering sustainable development. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: National Science Day Origin of the […]