About The Orphan Drugs
Context: India faces significant challenges in ensuring the development, affordability, and accessibility of orphan drugs, especially compared to other countries like the United States and the European Union. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Orphan Drugs Classification of Orphan Drugs Orphan drugs are categorized based on the diseases they target, their stage in […]
US Presidential Election Underway
Context: The US Presidential Election kicked off on November 5, featuring a highly anticipated contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. With the outcome heavily reliant on the Electoral College, the focus is on seven key “swing states” where the race is especially close. This tight competition across these pivotal states […]
Key Highlights of the Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024
Context: Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently published its Asia-Pacific (APAC) Climate Report 2024, which puts forth the immense economic effects of climate change in the Asia-Pacific region. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024 Economic Impacts on the Asia-Pacific Region Human and Environmental Consequences Flooding […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 November 2024
PIB Summaries 06 November 2024
CONTENTS Ningol Chakkouba Festival Context: Recently, Ningol Chakkouba festival was held with religious fervour and gaiety across the State of Manipur. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Ningol Chakkouba Festival: The Ningol Chakkouba Festival is an annual celebration deeply rooted in the culture of the Meitei community of Manipur, India. Held on the […]
Current Affairs 06 November 2024
CONTENTS ADB’s Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024 Unveils Massive Economic Consequences Context: Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently published its Asia-Pacific (APAC) Climate Report 2024, which puts forth the immense economic effects of climate change in the Asia-Pacific region. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024 Economic […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 November 2024
Contents : Aadhaar Biometric Data Access Will Aid Forensics Background : Relevance: GS 2 ( Governance ) Practice Question: Evaluate the legal and ethical dimensions of permitting law enforcement access to Aadhaar biometric data for identifying unknown deceased individuals. (250 words ) Issues : Unidentified Deceased Individuals Standard Investigative Procedures Fingerprints Proposal for Aadhaar Access […]
Static Quiz 06 November 2024 (Indian Economy)
About The Gastrodia lohitensis
Context: A team of Indian botanists has identified a new leafless orchid species, Gastrodia lohitensis, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Gastrodia lohitensis: A Rare Orchid from Arunachal Pradesh -Source: The Hindu
First in the World Challenge Initiative
Context: Aimed at encouraging Indian scientists to come up with innovative ideas for finding solutions to difficult health problems, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a new initiative called “First in the World Challenge”. Relevance: GS II: Health About the “First in the World Challenge” Initiative: -Source: The Hindu