Potential of Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) in Food and Feed Applications
Context: Recently, scientists at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) have spotlighted the potential of Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), a protein-rich extract derived from the microalgae ‘Chlorella sorokiniana’, as an ideal ingredient for a wide range of food and feed applications. Relevance: Facts for Prelims What are Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) and Chlorella Sorokiniana? Chlorella […]
Digital Health Incentives Scheme
Context: The central government has given a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) meant for digitising patients’ health records and linking them with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA ID). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) Here are the key aspects of the scheme: […]
Expansion of BRICS
Context: Recently, BRICS foreign ministers held their first meeting since the BRICS was expanded to add Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia in 2023. They have joined the BRICS with effect from 1st January 2024. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is BRICS? Significance of the Enlarged BRICS Group: Geopolitical […]
Eco-Sensitive Areas in Western Ghats
Context: Recently, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa, three of the six states where the Centre has proposed eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) to protect the Western Ghats, have requested a reduction in the extent of these ESAs to permit development projects. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) Overview of ESZs in […]
Background of the E-flows Monitoring System Launch
Context: The Union Jal Shakti Ministry launched an e-flow ecological monitoring system that allows real-time planning and monitoring of projects, river water quality, and other key parameters. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background of the E-flows Monitoring System Launch: E-flows Monitoring System: Significance of the E-flows Monitoring System: About Namami […]
Current Affairs 17 June 2024
CONTENTS E-Flows Monitoring System Context: The Union Jal Shakti Ministry launched an e-flow ecological monitoring system that allows real-time planning and monitoring of projects, river water quality, and other key parameters. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background of the E-flows Monitoring System Launch: E-flows Monitoring System: Significance of the E-flows […]
PIB Summaries 17 June 2024
CONTENT PM KISAN Context: PM to release 17th installment amount of about Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Some of the categories of beneficiaries who are NOT eligible for benefit under this scheme are:
Static Quiz 17 June 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 June 2024
CONTENTS Closing the Gender Gap in Education and Politics Context: Gender parity may be on the rise globally, with the gender gap closing to 68.5% in 2024, according to the Global Gender Gap report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). However, the slow pace of progress—up just 0.1% from 68.4% in 2023—is disheartening. At this […]
UPSC Prelims 2024 Answer Key (GS Paper -1)
The UPSC Prelims Exam for 2024 is set to take place on June 16th, 2024 (Sunday).Given that the official answer key is only published by UPSC after the final results are announced, aspirants are in need of a trustworthy and accurate source to evaluate their performance in the IAS Prelims exam. This evaluation is crucial […]