About The A PM Kisan
Context: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare launched an AI chatbot — the first of its kind to be integrated with a major flagship scheme of the central government — for the PM-KISAN Scheme. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Some of the […]
About The SHREYAS Scheme
Context: The Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) initiative has been a cornerstone in India’s efforts to empower students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) by providing them access to quality education. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SHREYAS: Empowering Education for OBC & EBC Students Sub-Schemes: The SHREYAS umbrella scheme […]
Coal Availability In India
Context: An 11 percent deficit in the monsoon season compared to the long-term average, along with a significant 36 percent shortfall in August, has led to an increased demand for electricity. Simultaneously, this has put pressure on the sources of power supply. As a result, there has been a heavy reliance on coal-fired power generation to meet the […]
World Health Organization Publication On Hypertension
Context: Worldwide, approximately one-third of the population experiences hypertension, and an alarming four out of five individuals fail to maintain proper control over this condition, as reported in the inaugural World Health Organization (WHO) publication on hypertension, unveiled in September. Relevance: GS2-Health Mains Question: India’s strategy in dealing with hypertension has been largely inadequate. Analyse. (10 marks, […]
About Feline Panleukopenia Virus
Context: In the last one month, seven leopard cubs at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru have died after being infected by the feline panleukopenia virus. Relevance: GS II: Health Feline Panleukopenia Virus (Feline Distemper): Symptoms: Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
Context: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports recently felicitated players under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS): Benefits: Assistance to Sportspersons in Need: Assistance for Sports-Related […]
Kisan Rin Portal (KRP) KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan and WINDS Manual
Context Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA&FW) has launched three initiatives, namely the Kisan Rin Portal (KRP), KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan and a manual on Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Kisan Rin Portal (KRP): Ghar-Ghar KCC Abhiyaan: Launch of WINDS Manual: -Source: Indian […]
About A Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD)
Context: The recent release of massive amounts of water from the Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) has caused massive flooding in low-lying areas in the Narmada district. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD): Key Facts about the Narmada River: -Source: Indian Express
7th Report on Antimicrobial Use in Animals
Context: Recently, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has released its 7th report on Antimicrobial use in animals, covering the period from 2017 to 2019. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Report on Antimicrobial Use: Data Sources: Global Dip in Antimicrobial Use: Antimicrobial Growth Promoters: Recommendations for Antimicrobial […]
World Crosses Critical Planetary Boundaries: Study Reveals Alarming Trends
Context: A recent study published in the journal Science Advances reveals that the world has exceeded six out of the nine planetary boundaries crucial for preserving Earth’s stability and resilience. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Planetary Boundaries Nine Crucial Planetary Boundaries Consequences of Boundary Breach Key Highlights of the Study: […]