Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 October 2024
Contents: Mental Health in India’s Material World The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024 is “Prioritising mental health in the workplace”, indicating a growing mental health crisis both globally and in India. Millions of Indians are facing issues with anxiety, depression, and work pressure every single day. Undermined Mental health by relentless productivity, making […]
Current Affairs 09 October 2024
Contents: India contributes for Centre of Excellence for Traditional Medicine Context: India, the sixth largest global contributor of core funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO), has now committed to give more than $300 million for the organisation’s core programme of work from 2025 to 2028. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 October 2024
Contents 1. Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India Context: The closure of Britain’s last coal power plant in Nottinghamshire is a significant achievement in the transition towards clean energy by Britain. It indicates the increasing demand for a transition to sustainable energy sources. […]
Static Quiz 09 October 2024 (Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 09 October 2024
PIB Summaries 09 October 2024
Contents: World Mental Health Day 2024 Focus: GS-II: Social Justice Why in News? The World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10. About World Mental Health Day: Understanding Mental illnesses Importance of mental health: Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in News? The total gross enrolments under the Atal Pension […]
Current Affairs 08 October 2024
Contents: Marburg virus strains Rwanda’s healthcare system Context: At least 46 individuals have been infected and 12 Marburg deaths reported have been reported due to the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly Marburg virus could overwhelm Rwanda’s fragile healthcare system as about 80% of infections are among medical workers. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions […]
A Re-Balancing of India’s Great Power Relations
Context:Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in the U.S., along with the National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Russia, reflect India’s nuanced approach to balancing its relationships with global powers. India’s foreign policy is currently navigating a complex landscape shaped by tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Russia’s war in […]
The Impact of microRNA on Gene Expression and Disease
Context:The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs. These small RNA molecules have revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation by playing a critical role in the control of gene expression at the post-transcriptional stage. This discovery has opened new avenues for research […]
Voter turnout in Haryana Assembly elections higher than Lok Sabha voting
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? A voter turnout of 67.9% has been recorded across the 90 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. These figures are significantly higher voter response compared to last Lok Sabha elections which recorded 64.8% voting in the state. Voting Stats: India has a large […]