Ensuring Better Indoor Air Quality
Context: During the winter season, as the Air Quality Index declines, the issue of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) becomes a significant concern due to its potential adverse effects on occupants’ health. Despite the prevailing outdoor pollution, individuals often prefer staying indoors to avoid exposure to high pollution levels. Relevance: GS3- Environment- Pollution and Conservation Mains Question: Recognizing the […]
The Blood Management System Needs a Fresh Infusion
Context: Drawing lessons from the global disparities in public health highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic experiences, policymakers worldwide have appropriately emphasized the necessity of enhancing the global health framework. While strategies like increased health funding, expanded utilization of digital health solutions, and improved accessibility to medical countermeasures are crucial, it is essential to prioritize access to […]
India’s MICE Promotion and Mega Events Line-up
Context: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry is actively promoting India as a global MICE destination, aiming to showcase the country’s MSME sector, traditional handicrafts, artisanal offerings, weavers, and manufacturing capabilities on the international stage. Additionally, the Ministry has unveiled India’s ambitious line-up of Mega Events for the coming months, including Aatmanirbhar Bharat Utsav, Indus […]
Union Cabinet Approval for India-Italy Migration and Mobility Agreement
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet granted ex-post facto approval to the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy. Relevance: GS II: International Relations India-Italy Migration and Mobility Agreement: Key Points Objective and Cooperation: Facilitation of Mobility: Temporary Residence for Indian Students: Reserved Quotas for Workers: Duration and Renewal: Joint Working Group (JWG):
e-SCR Portal: Digitizing Supreme Court Judgments
Context: The Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) portal starts with just 2,238 translated judgments as of January 2023 and ends the year with over 31,000 rulings translated. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions e-SCR Portal: Digitizing Supreme Court Judgments National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG): Key Facts -Source: The Hindu
Cigaritis Meghamalaiensis: A New Butterfly Species
Context: The pristine hills of the Meghamalai in Tamil Nadu have thrown up a new species of ‘silverline’ butterflies. Relevance: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Cigaritis Meghamalaiensis: A New Butterfly Species Periyar Tiger Reserve: Key Facts -Source: The Hindu
Tsunami Warnings After Japan Earthquakes
Context: Strong earthquakes, including a preliminary 7.6 magnitude, struck Japan, prompting tsunami warnings from North and South Korea, and Russia. Tsunami waves impacted various coastal areas in Japan, leading to urgent evacuation warnings. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Tsunami Overview: Factors Behind Tsunami Creation: Devastation Caused: Tsunami Preparedness: Tsunami Preparedness in India: […]
ABPS Mandatory for NREGS Payments with Possible Exemptions
Context: The Aadhaar-based Payment System (ABPS) is now mandatory for National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) workers’ payments. The government has indicated that exemptions may be considered on a “case-by-case basis.” The NREGS ensures a legal guarantee of 100 days of employment per financial year to adult members of rural households engaged in unskilled manual […]
ISRO Launches X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XpoSat)
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its inaugural X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XpoSat) to study X-ray polarization and investigate cosmic sources such as Black holes, Neutron stars, and Magnetars. The mission was propelled into Low Earth Orbit via the PSLV-C58 rocket. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: X-ray […]
Decline in PM-Kisan Beneficiaries and Saturation Drive Impact
Context: The number of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme has recently witnessed a notable decline, dropping by over 20% from a peak of 10.47 crore in April-July 2022 to 8.12 crore. However, the government’s proactive efforts, including the “saturation drive” implemented as part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, have […]