Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) at a cost of ₹2,539.61 crore for infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati i.e. All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD). […]
About Kala Azar
Focus: GS III- Health, Prelims Why in News? Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare chairs a high-level meeting with State Governments to review elimination of Kala-Azar from the country by 2023 About Kala Azar There are three types of leishmaniasis The Visceral leishmaniasis, which is commonly known as Kala-azar in India, is fatal in over […]
PIB Summaries 05 January 2023
CONTENTS Kala-Azar Focus: GS III- Health, Prelims Why in News? Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare chairs a high-level meeting with State Governments to review elimination of Kala-Azar from the country by 2023 About Kala Azar Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development Scheme Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Cabinet […]
Static Quiz 05 January 2023 (Geography)
On the legality of Israel’s occupation
How Has Israel Altered Its Occupation of Palestinian Land Over The Years? Israel has occupied Palestinian land since 1948, when it declared independence and captured more territory than had been proposed in the UN partition plan. This resulted in the displacement of around 700,000 Palestinians. In 1967, Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip, […]
Stem Cell-derived Mitochondria Transplantation
Context: Recently, six children with rare disorders caused by deletion in the genomes of their mitochondria were successfully treated for the first time by Stem-cell derived Mitochondria Transplantation. Relevance: Facts for Prelims What is the Stem Cell-derived Mitochondria Transplantation? -Source: The Hindu
What is Purchasing Managers’ Index
Context: As per the S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), the manufacturing sector in India had its most significant production growth in 13 months in December 2022. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)? Understanding PMI -Source: […]
What Is A Heat Dome?
Context: At least seven countries have recorded their hottest January weather ever. These included Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia. According to The Washington Post report, the continent is experiencing an extreme warm spell because of the formation of a heat dome over the region. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions […]
Systemically Important Banks
Context: State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank have again been named as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Relevance: GS III: Indian economy Dimensions of the Article: What are Systemically Important Banks (SIBs)? Types of SIBs How are D-SIBs determined? What regulations do these banks need […]
192nd Birth Anniversary Savitribai Phule
Context On her 192nd birth anniversary, a look at the life of Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacher Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Who was Savitribai Phule? The loud opposition to Phules’ schools Phule’s role as a social reformer, beyond education Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha Satyashodhak Samaj: Balyata Pratibandak Gruha: Husband’s funeral procession […]