Delhi most polluted Capital in world
Context : India’s air pollution crisis Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Factors Contributing to Delhi’s Pollution Crisis Implications of Severe Air Pollution Way Forward: Policy Interventions and Solutions
Current Affairs 12 March 2025
Content: Delhi most polluted Capital in world: report Context : India’s air pollution crisis Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Factors Contributing to Delhi’s Pollution Crisis Implications of Severe Air Pollution Way Forward: Policy Interventions and Solutions What’s in a (disease’s) name? Introduction Relevance : GS 2(Health) Historical Example: Spanish Flu Misnomer WHO’s Intervention in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 March 2025
Content: Building compassion into the health-care structure Context Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Health) Practice Question : Compassion is the foundation upon which a people-centric health-care system must be built. In the light of the recent WHO report, discuss the role of compassionate health care in improving health outcomes and reducing burnout among medical […]
PIB Summaries 12 March 2025
Content: Parvatmala: National Ropeways Development Programme Introduction Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure ) Need for Ropeway Infrastructure Features of Parvatmala Pariyojana Major Ropeway Projects Under Parvatmala A. Approved Projects in Uttarakhand Govindghat – Hemkund Sahib Ji Ropeway Sonprayag – Kedarnath Ropeway B. Other Key Ropeway Projects Urban Ropeways Upcoming & Awarded Ropeways Benefits of Ropeways A. […]
Static Quiz 12 March 2025 (Geography)
Looking for a potent cosmic particle accelerator
Scientists discovered that Earth’s bow shock acts as a natural particle accelerator, boosting electrons to near-light speeds. This finding helps explain cosmic ray acceleration and suggests planetary shock interactions may contribute to high-energy particles across the universe. Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Scientific Significance Broader Implications Future Research Directions
SEBI may rejig short-selling norms
SEBI is considering revamping short-selling norms to expand access, remove disclosure requirements, and address settlement challenges. Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Broader Short-Selling Access: SEBI is considering allowing short selling for all stocks, except those in the trade-to-trade (T2T) segment. Removal of Disclosure & Penalty Norms: The regulator may scrap the requirement for upfront short-sale disclosures and penalties […]
India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine in 2020-24
Context : Global Arms Imports: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) Key Takeaways Relevance for India
What is behind the rise of quick commerce?
What is driving the rise of Q-commerce? Relevance : GS 3(Economy , Commerce) How does Q-commerce function? How do dark stores facilitate Q-commerce? How does customer data enhance the shopping experience? Market Growth & Economic Impact Challenges & Concerns from Traditional Retailers Conclusion
Income levels of salaried class have stagnated in recent years
Context : Findings from PLFS Data Relevance : GS 3(Income , Economy) Expert Opinions on Stagnation Sector-wise Wage Trends Macroeconomic Implications Future Outlook