Only Right Education can Ensure World Peace
Context: The world, amidst conflict and turmoil, aspires for a future devoid of wars and violence. Even those currently embroiled in conflicts, such as the Ukraine-Russia or Israel-Palestine wars, may secretly desire a world free from tension and violence for their future generations. Relevance: GS2- GS4- Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating […]
Honest Reckoning On Moving Away from Fossil Fuels
Context: The limit defining discussions on the global climate is set at 1.5°C, representing the average temperature increase since the pre-industrial era. With the threshold of 1°C already surpassed, the ongoing negotiations at the climate summit in Dubai aim to constrain the additional half-degree rise. However, the existing commitments to reduce emissions fall short of achieving this […]
About Tele-MANAS
Context: Recently, a dedicated Tele-MANAS Cell was inaugurated at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Tele-MANAS: Tele-MANAS will be organised in two tier system; About MANAS: Aim:
International Social Security Association
Context: Recently, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) bagged the “International Social Security Association’s ISSA Vision Zero 2023” Award in the recently held 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Sydney, Australia. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Social Security Association: Employee’s State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Indian Ocean Commission
About The Mount Marapi
Context: Recently, Indonesia’s Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province erupted, spewing white-and-grey ash plumes for more than 3,000 metres (about 9,800 feet) into the air. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Mount Marapi: Pacific Ring of Fire: -Source: The Hindu
What is White Lung Syndrome
Context: An outbreak of a respiratory illness in northern China and Ohio in the US — the White Lung Syndrome as people are calling it — has sparked speculation online of a new pandemic threat after COVID-19. Relevance: GS II: Health White Lung Syndrome: -Source: Hindustan Times
What is Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)?
Context: India’s manufacturing sector continued to perform better with S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 56 in November against 55.5 in October. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)? Understanding PMI -Source: The Hindu
About a International Maritime Organisation
Context: Recently, India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, marking its continuous service at IMO. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Maritime Organization (IMO): Membership: Role: Structure of IMO: India’s Engagement with IMO: -Source: The Hindu
Supreme Court Clarifies BSF Jurisdiction in Punjab
Context: In a recent development, the Supreme Court clarified that the Centre’s 2021 notification, which extended the Border Security Force’s (BSF) jurisdiction in Punjab from 15 to 50 km, allows the BSF to act concurrently to prevent specific offenses within these limits. However, it does not diminish the investigative authority of the state police. This […]