Initiatives for Persons With Disabilities
Context: Recently, the Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, unveiled five transformative initiatives for persons with Disabilities at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intiatives Key Initiatives in the Disability Sector: MOU with Council of Architecture: Release of Anonymous Data of UDID: PM Daksh Portal: Pathways […]
TRIFED’s Artisanal Treasures
Context: The G20 Summit witnessed a remarkable showcase of India’s rich tribal heritage and craftsmanship, curated and presented by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India), Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Artisanal Treasures by TRIFED: Longpi Pottery: Chhattisgarh Wind Flutes: Gujarat Hangings: Rajasthan Artistry:
The New Delhi Declaration
Sunny Side Up India – Challenges in Advancing Renewable Energy
Context: India and Saudi Arabia entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 10 to collaborate in the energy sector. Notably, the focus of this agreement is on renewable energy, with the potential for connecting their national power grids via an underwater link. Relevance: Mains Question: Linking of national grids between India and Saudi […]
Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act
Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has determined that its 2014 judgment, which invalidated Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act governing the CBI, will apply retrospectively from the date the provision (6A) was introduced in 2003. Section 6A mandated that any inquiry into corruption allegations involving officials holding the rank of Joint Secretary […]
About The Gene-Drive Technology
Context: Gene-drive technology has been used in outdoor but controlled conditions in India, Brazil, and Panama to genetically manipulate mosquitoes. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Gene-Drive Technology: Recent Developments: -Source: The Hindu
Poila Baisakh: West Bengal Foundation Day
Context: The West Bengal Legislative Assembly recently made a significant decision by declaring ‘Poila Baisakh,’ the first day of the Bengali calendar, as ‘Bangla Dibas’ or West Bengal Foundation Day. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Controversy Over West Bengal’s Foundation Day Background: In 2023, a significant dispute arose surrounding West Bengal’s Foundation Day. […]
About The Vidya Samiksha Kendras
Context: Under the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR), the Ministry of Education is pushing the establishment of Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs) across states. Relevance: GS II: Education, Human Resource Dimensions of the Article: Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs): Leveraging Data and Technology for Education Enhancement Objectives: Significance: National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR): Empowering Education Through Digital […]
Demand for Reservations: Maratha Community
Context: Recently, in Maharashtra, the demand for reservations in educational institutions and government jobs by the Maratha community has once again taken center stage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History and Status of the Maratha Reservation Demand: The demand for reservation by the Maratha community in the Indian state of […]
About The Megalithic Dolmen Site
Context: Unique terracotta figurines in different states of preservation have been found in recent archaeological explorations conducted in the megalithic dolmen site at Mudu Konaje, near Moodbidri, in Dakshina Kannada. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Megalithic Dolmen Site: Key Findings at the Mudu Konaje Megalithic Dolmen Site: Significance of Findings: -Source: The […]