Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: Cattle herders in western Rajasthan have suffered heavy losses due to an outbreak of the contagious Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Relevance: GS-II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Points About Lumpy Skin Disease Key Points: Hundreds of cattle have died from infection, according to data from the state animal husbandary department. The state’s dairy […]
Current Affairs 26 July 2022
CONTENTS: Supreme Court Collegium Kargil Vijay Diwas Human-Elephant Conflicts Lumpy Skin Disease Supreme Court Collegium Context: In a significant step to fill vacancies in the higher judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Monday approved and recommended to the Centre the proposal for the elevation of 20 advocates and 15 […]
Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
Focus: GS-3 Science and Technology Why in News? Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Key Points: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. As per the ‘’Rules 1989’’, State/UT Biotechnology Coordination Committees and […]
FDI in Defence Sector
Focus: GS-3 Indian Economy Why in News? The Government of India revised the FDI polic in 2020 and the total FDI inflow reported till May, 2022 is approximately Rs. 494 Crores. The GoI in 2020, has liberalised and allowed FDI under automatic route up to 74% and up to 100% through Government route wherever it […]
Optical Fibers and the 5G Spring
Context India is preparing to auction off airwaves in order to launch 5G services across the country. The infrastructure required for such a rollout necessitates the connection of existing radio towers via optical-fibre cables. Relevance GS Paper: 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper: 3 IT & Computers, Indigenization of Technology, Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Mains Question […]
The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance In India
Context Democratic governance mechanisms are becoming more open to the potentials of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for achieving good governance in their implementation. This use of ICTs for governance falls under the umbrella term of E-governance. India, as one of the largest democratic, demographic, and geographically diverse countries, faces a significant challenge in implementing […]
PIB Summaries 26 July 2022
CONTENTS: Genetically Modified (GM) Crops FDI in Defence Sector Genetically Modified (GM) Crops Focus: GS-3 Science and Technology Why in News? Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Key Points: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the Environment […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2022 Contents The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance in India Optical Fibers and the 5G Spring The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance in India Context Democratic governance mechanisms are becoming more open to the potentials of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for achieving good governance in their implementation. This use of […]
Static Quiz 26 July 2022 (Art & Culture)
