Counter-Drone System and UAVs
Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved notable progress in the development of an extensive counter-drone system and is concurrently emphasizing the advancement of high-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Recent Advances in Counter-Drone Technology and UAV Development Counter-Drone Technology: DRDO’s Comprehensive Anti-Drone […]
Surge in Website Blocking Orders
Context: The number of website blocking orders has witnessed an exponential increase, surging over 100 times from 2013 to October 2023, as revealed in response to a Right to Information (RTI) application. Relevance: GS III: Cyber Security Dimensions of the Article: Trends in Website Blocking Orders in India Scope and Nature: Legal Framework for Website […]
Clean Air Targets: Cities Falling Short
Context: A study conducted by Climate Trends and Respirer Living Sciences indicates that a significant majority of cities are falling short of India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets for clean air. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study The study presents significant findings regarding air quality […]
Startups in the Agriculture Sector are Pioneering Innovations
Context: Agriculture, a cornerstone of India’s economy, contributes nearly 17% to the country’s GDP, surpassing the global average of 4.4%. In the global endeavor to sustainably feed a growing population, technological advancements and innovation in agriculture have become more crucial than ever. In recent times, the Indian agricultural landscape has undergone a transformative shift driven by […]
Are Antibiotics Over-Prescribed in India?
Context: The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently conducted a study which revealed that more than half of the nearly 10,000 hospital patients surveyed were administered antibiotics as a preventive measure rather than for treating infections. The survey covered patients treated over one to five days in 20 tertiary care institutes across 15 States and two Union […]
About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Context: India Post Payments Bank enter into MoU with Hindustan Zinc to offer financial inclusion services to its CSR beneficiaries Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Exercise Sea Dragon-24
Context: Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft landed at Guam, a US island territory in Western Pacific, to participate in Exercise Sea Dragon – 24. Relevance: GS III Security Challenges Exercise Sea Dragon-24: Multinational Maritime Collaboration Focus Areas: Key Aspects of the P8I Aircraft:
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50 Years of Project Tiger
Context: Launched in 1973, Project Tiger introduced India’s Tiger Reserves – which have since rapidly ascended in status. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Project Tiger Introduction: Objectives: Implementation: Success and Challenges: Current Status: Post Project Tiger Launch Developments: Formation of Tiger Task Force (2005): Amendment of WLPA (2006): Enactment of […]
Climate Highlights of 2023
Context: 2023 emerges as the warmest year on record, surpassing the 2016 record, with significant implications for global climate patterns and extreme weather events. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Climate Highlights of 2023: -Source: Indian Express