First Past The Post vs. Proportional Representation
Context: The results of the Lok Sabha elections were declared last week. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has won 293 seats with a 43.3% vote share while the Opposition bloc INDIA (including Trinamool Congress) has secured 234 seats with a 41.6% vote share. Other regional parties and independents polled around 15% but ended up […]
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
Context: Recently, the detailed report of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 was released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey? Highlights of the Recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey National Statistical Office (NSO): -Source: Indian Express
Protecting Health Through Food Safety
Context: Food is a vital part of our lives, and the quality of the food we eat significantly influences the development and management of chronic diseases. Many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer, are closely tied to diet and nutrition. Unfortunately, people often overlook the importance of food quality. Relevance: GS3- […]
Advisory Opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Context: International climate change litigation reached a significant milestone on May 21, 2024, when the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued an advisory opinion requested by the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS). This opinion addressed the specific obligations of Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Context: Government to provide assistance to construct 3 crore rural and urban houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY- U: Housing for All – Urban) Coverage area The Mission covers the entire urban area consisting of: […]
NHA Achieves Milestone in OPD Registrations
Context: Recently, the National Health Authority (NHA) has achieved a milestone of generating over 3 crore tokens for Out-Patient Department (OPD) registrations through the ABHA-based Scan and Share service. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: National Health Authority’s (NHA) Recent Milestone in OPD Registrations National Health Authority (NHA):
Highest NOTA Votes Recorded in Indore Constituency
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha elections in Indore, Madhya Pradesh saw a remarkable outcome, with the NOTA (None of the Above) option receiving over 2 lakh votes, making it the highest ever for NOTA in any constituency. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is NOTA in Indian Elections? Historical Background […]
About Child Nutrition Report 2024
Context: One in four children under age 5 around the world is experiencing severe food poverty, according to the recently released Child Nutrition Report 2024. Relevance: GS III: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Child Nutrition Report 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Report: -Source: UNICEF
About Pump and Dump Scheme
Context: The Securities Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recently slapped a fine of Rs 7.75 crore on 11 individuals for allegedly operating a ‘pump and dump’ scheme. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Pump and Dump Scheme: How Pump and Dump Schemes Work: Impact: *Under the SEBI guidelines, pump and dump schemes are entirely prohibited. […]
Adoption of Large Action Models
Context: Enterprises globally are adopting Large Action Models (LAMs) that understand complex goals communicated with natural language, and they follow up with autonomous actions to achieve them. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Large Action Models (LAMs): What are Large Language Models (LLMs)? -Source: Indian Express