How Well is India Tapping its Rooftop Solar Potential?
Context: India’s installed rooftop solar (RTS) capacity surged by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth in a single year. By March 31, the total RTS capacity reached 11.87 GW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. To meet rising energy demands, India must intensify its efforts to enhance RTS potential. Relevance: Mains Question: […]
Tragic Incident in Tamil Nadu
Context: Recently, approximately 34 people lost their lives, and around 100 others were hospitalized after consuming illicit or spurious liquor in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Hooch Production Process of Hooch Alcohol Content in Liquor Spurious Liquor Regulation Key Facts About Methanol and its Consumption […]
About Indian Army’s Skin Bank
Context: The Indian Army has recently launched a skin bank facility. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Indian Army’s Skin Bank: What is a Skin Bank? What is Skin Grafting? -Source: India Today
About Indian Painted Frog
Context: A rare Indian Painted Frog was recently sighted at Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant find outside its usual habitats. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Indian Painted Frog: Key Facts about Kawal Tiger Reserve: -Source: The Hindu
African Swine Fever
Context: The death toll of pigs following the outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease in Mizoram since February has crossed 3,350, officials said recently. Relevance: Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Dimensions of this Article: What is African Swine Fever? What are the symptoms of African swine fever? -Source: The Hindu
Public Examinations Prevention Of Unfair Means Act 2024
Context: Public Examinations (Prevention Of Unfair Means) Act aims to prevent unfair means in the public examinations system. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre Coordinator Public Examination Which Exams Are Covered by the Law? Use of Unfair Means What Constitutes the Use […]
New Leave Policy for Government Employees Opting for Surrogacy
Context: Recently, the Government has notified an amendment to Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 to grant maternity leave and other benefits to government employees in case of children born through surrogacy. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Provisions of Notified Amended Rules About Surrogacy About Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 The […]
Study on Representation and Forest Conservation in Scheduled Areas
Context: A recent study has explored the relationship between representation and forest conservation in India’s Scheduled Areas. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study Key Findings About PESA Act: Objectives of the Act Why are rules under PESA important? -Source: The Hindu
About Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
Context: The RBI recently revised its priority sector guidelines to encourage banks to provide small loans in economically disadvantaged districts with low average loan sizes. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Priority Sector Lending (PSL): -Source: The Hindu
Declining Flamingo Population at Lake Natron
Context: Experts have reported a steady decline in the population of flamingos at Lake Natron. The decrease is attributed to extreme weather conditions and encroachment, resulting in fewer birds returning to the lake each year. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Lake Natron: Key Facts about the Great Rift Valley: […]