H5N1 Outbreak Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns in India
Context: The recent H5N1 outbreak has shed light on significant vulnerabilities in India’s industrial livestock sector, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive reassessment of animal welfare within the country’s environmental and legal frameworks. This outbreak underscores the importance of the One Health principle, which integrates public health, ecosystem health, and biodiversity conservation. Relevance: GS […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 May 2024
Current Affairs 04 May 2024
CONTENTS H5N1 Outbreak Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns in India Context: The recent H5N1 outbreak has shed light on significant vulnerabilities in India’s industrial livestock sector, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive reassessment of animal welfare within the country’s environmental and legal frameworks. This outbreak underscores the importance of the One Health principle, which integrates […]
PIB Summaries 04 May 2024
CONTENTS CSIR-IIP Celebrates 65th Foundation Day Context: On April 14th, 2025, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) commemorated its 65th Foundation Day, marking over six decades of contributions to scientific research and innovation. Established in 1960, CSIR-IIP continues to play a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge and […]
Static Quiz 04 May 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 May 2024
CONTENTS This is the Year to Get the SDG Goals Back on Track Context: The United Nations summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), convened in New York on September 18-19, evaluated the advancement toward realizing the SDGs. The Agenda-2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, outlines 17 SDGs along with 169 specific targets […]
About Goldman Environmental Prize
Context: Alok Shukla, convenor of the Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan and founding member of the Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, has been awarded the 2024 Goldman Prize from Asia. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Goldman Environmental Prize The Goldman Environmental Prize, often referred to as the “Green Nobel,” is a prestigious award that recognizes individuals for […]
About Patachitra Painting
Context: The first-generation women patachitra artists of West Bengal’s village of Naya sell their work online and are recognised the world over, encouraging future generations to stay in the profession. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Patachitra Patachitra, also known as Pattachitra, is a traditional form of scroll painting originating from the eastern Indian states of […]
About Shompen Tribe
Context: The Shompen tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), recently participated in the democratic process by casting their votes in the Andaman and Nicobar Lok Sabha constituency. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Shompen Tribe Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG): Characteristics and Government Initiatives Vulnerability Within Tribal Groups: Resource […]
Key Features of Indian Aircraft Carriers
Context: In a remarkable display of naval capability, the Indian Navy’s two aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, recently conducted “twin carrier operations.” This involved simultaneous take-offs of MiG-29K fighter jets from both carriers, followed by cross-deck landings. Such operations highlight a unique capability possessed by only a select few nations and underscore India’s […]