Bengaluru Proposes Increase in Solid Waste Management Cess
Context: Recently, Bengaluru has proposed increasing the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess to Rs. 100 per month for each household to address the high financial strain in the SWM process. Currently, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) charge about Rs. 30-50 per month for SWM services, which is often collected along with property tax. Relevance: GS II: […]
Global Lag in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Context: The world is substantially behind in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in 2015, according to a recent UN report. These goals, which address a range of areas such as poverty reduction, hunger eradication, and environmental conservation, were set to be accomplished by 2030. However, the UN Sustainable Development […]
Prime Minister Inaugurates New Campus of Nalanda University in Bihar
Context: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. Located near the ancient ruins of the historic Nalanda University, the new campus was established through the Nalanda University Act of 2010. This initiative followed a decision made at the 2nd East Asia Summit in the Philippines in 2007. […]
Classifying a Prolonged Summer as a Natural Disaster
Context: Northern India has been enduring the longest series of heatwaves in the past 15 years. In some states, daytime temperatures have consistently exceeded 45°C, while in relatively cooler states, temperatures have been 3°-6°C higher than usual for this time of year. Night temperatures have also remained 3°-6°C above normal, due to the near-absence of moisture and […]
NAM Faces Challenges of Neo-Colonialism
Context: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “Those who forget history and do not learn from it are condemned to repeat it.” This remark, made during his 1948 speech in the House of Commons, was directed at his predecessor, who failed to adequately arm the country, making the Second World War inevitable. Relevance: GS2- Groupings & […]
National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme
Context: Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.) Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Approval of National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES): Approval and Financial Outlay: Components of the Scheme: Objectives and Rationale: Context and Importance: Expected Outcomes:
Overview of the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Overview of the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program: Objective: Training Provided: Current Training: Implementation:
Double Sun Halo Phenomenon Witnessed in Ladakh
Context: Recently, a rare celestial phenomenon known as a “double sun halo” was witnessed in the skies over Ladakh. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Understanding the Double Sun Halo Definition: Formation: Mechanism: Occurrence: Significance: -Source: India Today
Japan on High Alert Due to Streptococcal Toxic
Context: Recently, health officials in Japan are on high alert after close to 1,000 cases of a deadly infection were reported across the country. The disease is known as Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS). Relevance: GS II: Health Overview of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) Definition: Symptoms: Transmission: Prevention: -Source: India Today
Expansion of DigiYatra Technology Proposed
Context: Recently, the CEO of Digi Yatra Foundation proposed that the DigiYatra technology used at airports could be implemented at hotels and public places such as historical monuments. Relevance: GS Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Overview of DigiYatra Concerns Governance -Source: The Hindu