Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme
Context: The Centre has decided to extend providing benefits of Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme to all subscribers of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation and their family members till further notice. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme Introduction to EDLI Coverage and Integration Benefits and Features Contributions and […]
Dual Environmental Threats to Eastern Tropical Pacific Coral Ecosystems
Context: A recent study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry reveals that mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Eastern Tropical Pacific are under siege from both warm water-induced bleaching and cold-water exposure. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the findings underscore the escalating risks threatening the health and functionality of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 October 2024
Current Affairs 19 October 2024
CONTENTS Fortified Rice Context The Centre defended its initiative to supply fortified rice, aimed at combating micronutrient deficiencies, amid safety concerns and claims that it benefits multinational companies. The Union Food Ministry emphasized that iron-fortified rice is safe, following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, and is globally recognized. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions […]
PIB Summaries 19 October 2024
CONTENTS Ministry of Education Hosts STARS Workshop in Bhopal Context: The Ministry of Education recently conducted a two-day workshop titled “Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States” (STARS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The event focused on knowledge-sharing to enhance educational outcomes across various states. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Overview […]
Static Quiz 19 October 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 October 2024
Contents: Forecasting better in India, come rain or shine. Context: Monsoons are becoming more unpredictable, resulting in more climatic hazards, and the 2024 monsoon is one of the most devastating. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the country experienced 525 heavy rainfall events (precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.5 mm), the highest in the […]
What is Minimum Support Price ?
Context: The Union government has declared minimum support prices (MSP) for six rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, notably increasing the MSP for wheat by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,425, marking a 6.59% rise from the previous MSP. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
SDG Focus and Its Human Development Issues
Background: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives adopted by the United Nations in 2015 under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Based on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), SDGs aim to tackle pressing global issues like climate change and environmental degradation. Context: In September 2023, India hosted a G20 summit that promoted full and effective implementation of the […]
A Modified UBI Policy May Be More Feasible
Context: The International Labour Organisation’s observation of lagging job growth due to the rise in automation and artificial intelligence, jobless growth, and unemployment in India has sparked widespread debate about implementing universal basic income as a safety net. Example 1: World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 projects 83 million job losses due to AI and another economic driver over the next five years. Example […]