Krishna Water Dispute
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the issue of further Terms of Reference (ToR) to the existing Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) under the ISRWD (Inter State River Water Disputes) Act, 1956 for its adjudication between the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (AP). Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Inter-State relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges […]
Decennial Population Census
About Phonotaxis
Context: Phonotaxis is observed during the evening or in the monsoon season might sound random or even annoying. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Phonotaxis: -Source: The Hindu
About Hemochromatosis
Context: Recently, health experts revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. Relevance: GS II: Health About Hemochromatosis: Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Secondary Hemochromatosis: Treatment: -Source: Hindustan Times
About Mount Kun
Context: One soldier died and three are missing after a group of Indian Army mountaineers was recently caught in an avalanche on Mount Kun in Ladakh. Relevance: GS Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Mount Kun: Mountaineering: Key Facts about Zanskar Range: -Source: The Hindu
Ganges River Dolphins
Context: A recent scientific publication titled “Rescuing Ganges river dolphins from irrigation canals in Uttar Pradesh, 2013-2020” has elucidated the comprehensive endeavors focused on the rescue and relocation of Gangetic river dolphins from precarious situations within the irrigation canals of the Ganga-Ghagra basin. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in news, Conservation of Ecology and Environment) Dimensions of the Article: Ganges River […]
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
Context: The recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has reported that the unemployment rate in the country has shown a decrease between April and June 2023. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings on Labour Force Participation and Worker-Population Ratio: Definition of Unemployment: Measurement of Unemployment Rate: Periodic Labour Force Survey […]
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Context: Recently, the Hamas, the militant group ruling the Gaza Strip, have mounted a scathing attack on Israel from the land, air and water leading to multiple casualties. This has revived the century-old dispute between Israel-Palestine Conflict once again, necessitating the intervention by global and regional powers. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The Israel-Palestine Conflict […]
China-Tibet Issue
Context: During a recent discussion with reporters in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama reaffirmed his stance that Tibetans seek greater autonomy within China, emphasizing their desire for self-governance while remaining part of the People’s Republic of China. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The China-Tibet Issue: Historical Overview Tibet’s Quest for Independence: Chinese Occupation and the Seventeen Point Agreement: […]
Women Want Change Society Needs Change
Context: The 17th iteration of the Global Gender Gap Report, released by the World Economic Forum on June 20, 2023, draws on data from 146 countries, stressing on global gender inequality. Relevance: GS2- Politics Mains Question: Drawing from the Global Gender Gap Report by World Economic Forum, analyse the status of gender equality in politics. (10 […]