Gold Price Dynamics and Correlations
Context: Recently, Global price of gold (24 carat) was $2,349.88 per ounce. In India it was ₹7,174 per gram. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Gold Price Dynamics and Correlations Current Gold Prices: Recent Trends: Correlation Factors: Reasons for Correlations: Factors Determining Global Gold Prices Supply Side Factors: Demand Side Factors: Determinants […]
NCERT Revises Textbooks with New Findings
Context: The latest revisions by NCERT in its textbooks incorporate DNA analysis findings from Rakhigarhi to emphasize ancient Indian continuity. Other notable changes include highlighting Ahom victories, using honorifics for Shivaji, and modifying terms like “rebel” to “revolt” in historical contexts to present a more accurate and inclusive representation of India’s history and culture. Relevance: […]
CDP-SURAKSHA Overview
Context: The Central government has introduced the CDP-SURAKSHA platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This initiative aims to enhance the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which accounts for nearly one-third of the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
Opens Second Post Office Branch in Antarctica at Bharati Research Station
Context: The Department of Posts has recently inaugurated a second branch of the post office at the Bharati research station in Antarctica, marking a significant development after almost four decades. Letters intended for Antarctica will now bear a new experimental PIN code, MH-1718, which is customary for a new branch. Currently, Maitri and Bharati are […]
Athletics Federation of India
Context: In a first, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held recently. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Overview Affiliations History and Structure Key Responsibilities Promotion and Development Initiatives -Source: The Hindu
Overview of the Iron Age
Context: A team of archaeologists claimed to have discovered a unique Iron Age megalithic site at Ooragutta near Bandala village in SS Tadvai mandal of Mulugu district, Telangana. Relevance: GS I: History Overview of the Iron Age Definition and Timeline Geographical Spread Introduction and Impact of Iron Technological Advancements End of the Iron Age -Source: […]
UN Women Overview
Context; Six months into the war, Gaza is facing a humanitarian crisis disproportionately impacting women and girls, according to a new report by UN Women. Relevance: GS II: International Relations UN Women Overview Purpose and Establishment Core Objectives Global Engagement Country-Specific Initiatives Funding Mechanisms Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Information Dissemination -Source: Down […]
Right to Protection from Climate Change Impacts
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently acknowledged the right to protection from the impacts of climate change as part of the fundamental rights to life (Article 21) and equality (Article 19) enshrined in the Indian Constitution. This landmark ruling was made during a case concerning the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard and the […]
Land Conflict Watch Links Land Conflicts to Forest Rights Act Enforcement
Context: A recent report by Land Conflict Watch, a data research agency tracking land-related conflicts in India, has highlighted a notable correlation between land conflicts and the enforcement of the Forest Rights Act (FRA). The findings suggest that the implementation and interpretation of the FRA may be contributing to conflicts over land rights and ownership, […]
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3
Context: In a significant accomplishment, ISRO’s PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission successfully achieved near-zero debris in Earth’s orbit by converting the final stage into the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3). Instead of leaving debris in orbit after completing its mission, the POEM-3 was safely re-entered into the Earth’s atmosphere. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]