One Scientist-One Product Programme
Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will launch its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ programme on July 16 to improve research in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: News Summary About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Role and Functions -Source: Indian Express
Rising Militant Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
Context: The Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has experienced a significant increase in militant attacks since mid-2021. This escalation has culminated in recent incidents, including an ambush on Army vehicles in the Kathua district and targeted strikes in other areas. This resurgence indicates a shift from historical patterns, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities […]
Supreme Court Overturns Foreigners’ Tribunal Decision in Assam
Context: The Supreme Court has declared Md Rahim Ali, a resident of Assam, a citizen of India, overturning a decision made by the state’s Foreigners’ Tribunal (FT). The FT had earlier declared Ali a foreigner due to minor discrepancies in spellings and dates within his documents, accusing him of entering India illegally on or after […]
Scientific Deep Drilling by Ministry of Earth Science
Context: The Ministry of Earth Science has initiated a scientific deep drilling project of the Earth’s crust to a depth of 6 km, assisted by the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra. The project has already achieved drilling to a depth of 3 km. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What […]
The Toll that Extreme Heat Takes on Women
Context: Extreme heat has become the planet’s norm and is likely to persist for years. The year 2023 was the hottest on record, and temperatures in several parts of India during May-June 2024 were reported to be record-breaking. Women are disproportionately affected by extreme heat due to unequal power dynamics, gender norms, and unequal access to resources. This is […]
The Union Budget as Litmus Test of a Rethink or Stasis
Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget next week, on July 23. The Budget is more than a mere statement of government revenue and expenditure; it reflects the policy and politics of the ruling government. The recent general election focused on ‘bread and butter’ issues, contrasting with the aspirational and […]
About e-FAST India Initiative
Context: Recently, NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interevntions Dimensions of the Article: e-FAST India Initiative: The e-FAST (Electric Freight Aggregator, Scalable E-mobility and Technology) India Initiative was launched in September 2022 with the primary goal of […]
Plans to Boost Lighthouse Tourism Announced
Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced plans to boost lighthouse tourism under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. This announcement was made during a stakeholders meeting organized by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships in Vizhinjam, Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and […]
About Indian Flapshell Turtle
Context: The scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) on a mission to save an Indian flapshell turtle, whose shell cracked after an accident. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Indian flapshell turtle The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a fascinating freshwater species native to South Asia. Here are […]
About Rosewood Tree
Context: Recently, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has issued guidelines for its members involved in the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Rosewood Tree: Rosewood is a commercial term that encompasses various tropical hardwoods […]