G7 (Group of Seven)
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry participated in the G7 (Group of Seven) Trade Ministers Meeting in Osaka, Japan. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Meeting Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Collaborative Regulatory Framework Global Value Chains Framework Public-Private Partnership Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Rules of Origin UK’s […]
The COVID19 Death Toll in India
Context: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant and widespread impact on global public health in 2020 and 2021, resulting in a substantial loss of life. However, attributing deaths directly to COVID-19 was challenging, leading the international public health community to stress the importance of measuring the pandemic’s impact in terms of excess mortality. Relevance: GS2- Health Mains […]
Demonstrate Impartiality/ On the Office of the Speaker
Context: The Chief Justice of India recently stressed the need to adhere to the court’s orders and expressed concern for the court’s dignity. This disappointment stemmed from the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s inaction regarding disqualification petitions pending since July 2022. Relevance: GS2- Polity Mains Question: The Speaker, who serves as the presiding officer of the Lok […]
About The Exercise KAZIND-2023
Context: Recently, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force contingent, comprising 120 personnel, departed to take part in the Joint Military ‘Exercise KAZIND-2023’ which will be conducted at Otar, Kazakhstan, from October 30th to November 11th, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Exercise KAZIND-2023 Focus and Activities Significance
Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model
Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently awarded two highway monetisation projects worth Rs 6,584 in the toll, operate, and transfer (TOT) mode. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model Authorization and Purpose Encouraging Private Participation Model Mechanics Utilization of Proceeds
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)
Context: The ‘NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar’ (NISAR) is poised to facilitate the exploration of how shifts in Earth’s forest and wetland ecosystems impact the global carbon cycle and influence climate change. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) NISAR’s Unique Specifications Contributions NASA and ISRO’s Involvement Mission […]
Ming Dynasty
Context: A book that drew comparisons between an inept Chinese emperor of the Ming dynasty and President Xi Jinping was recently recalled in China. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Ming Dynasty Founding and Capital Governmental Structure Achievements Collapse -Source: Hindustan Times
Challenges in India’s Transition to Green Hydrogen: Pollution Concerns
Context: A study by the environmental think-tank Climate Risk Horizons (CRH) warns that India’s shift to green hydrogen production could lead to increased pollution unless measures are taken to control fossil fuel emissions during the process. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is Green Hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance Current Challenges […]
About The Talagirishwara Temple
Context: Neglect has taken a heavy toll on the 1,300-year-old Pallava period paintings at Talagirishwara temple at Panamalai in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Talagirishwara Temple Location: Construction: Features: Paintings in Talagirishwara Temple -Source: The Hindu
5T Initiative Overviews
Context: The 5T initiative in Odisha is a governance model that stands for Teamwork, Transparency, Technology, Time, and Transformation, launched with the aim of improving governance and ensuring efficient delivery of public services. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: 5T Initiative Overview: Teamwork: Transparency: Technology: Time: Transformation: Achievements of the 5T […]