FAO Report The Unjust Climate
Context: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently released a report titled “The Unjust Climate,” highlighting the varying impacts of climate change on income and adaptation in rural areas based on gender, wealth, and age. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the FAO Report: […]
e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi
Context: Recently, the union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Commerce and Industry and Textiles launched ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ (Digital Gateway) in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi Platform: Facilitating Farmers’ Post-Harvest Storage Key Features: About Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA): Mission: […]
Women in Leadership Roles
Context: The much-delayed women’s reservation bill was unanimously passed in the Indian parliament. As Indian citizens, it is essential to acknowledge that this triumph is a narrative interwoven with not only struggles but also threads of hope. The approval of this historic bill marks a celebration of the resilience and bravery demonstrated by Indian women […]
Tourism in Wildlife Parks
Context: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Uttarakhand government for cutting down approximately 6,000 trees in the Jim Corbett National Park. The Court deemed the collaboration between forest officials and a prominent state politician to significantly expand a tiger safari within the park as a violation of conservation principles. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains […]
Golden Jubilee Celebration of GCMMF and Amul’s Success
Context: The Prime Minister participated in the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and emphasized the remarkable success of Anand Milk Union Limited (Amul), which is a product of GCMMF. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Evolution of Amul: Nurturing the White Revolution Founding Years (1946-1950): Cooperative Empowerment Model: International Recognition: Global […]
About Cycas Circinalis
Context: Cycas circinalis is on the verge of extinction in the northern part of the Kerala state after being hit by an unknown and fast spreading plant disease. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Cycas circinalis Common Names: Taxonomy: Features: Geographical Distribution: Endemism: Applications: -Source: The Hindu
Holistic Progress Card
Context: The traditional report cards students receive in schools are set to undergo a major change, with the National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC). Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Holistic Progress Card (HPC) Key Features: Benefits of Holistic Progress Card (HPC) Comprehensive Evaluation: […]
Addressing Methane Emissions
Context: MethaneSAT — a satellite which will track and measure methane emissions at a global scale — was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Addressing Methane Emissions: Urgency and Impact Greenhouse Effect: Methane’s Potent Impact: Human Health Implications: Formation of Ground-Level Ozone: MethaneSAT’s […]
Fourth Mass Coral Bleaching
Context: According to the U.S. NOAA, the world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see wide swathes of tropical reefs die, including parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Coral Reefs Risks and threats to coral reefs Coral […]
Archaeological Discovery in Telangana
Context: Archaeologists from the Public Research Institute of History, Archaeology, and Heritage (PRIHAH) have made a significant discovery in Mudimanikyam village, Nalgonda district, Telangana. Unearthed during excavations are two ancient temples dating back to the Badami Chalukyan period. The discovery also includes a rare inscription, shedding light on the historical and cultural richness of the […]