Delhi Chief Minister Sent to Enforcement Directorate’s Custody in Excise Policy Case
Context: A Magistrate Court in Delhi has recently remanded the Chief Minister of Delhi to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Excise Policy Case. The ED has accused the Chief Minister of being the “kingpin and key conspirator” in the Delhi excise scam, marking a significant development in the ongoing […]
Nausena Bhawan Key Points
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Defence inaugurated ‘Nausena Bhawan’, the first Headquarter building of the Indian Navy, in New Delhi. Relevance Facts for Prelims Key Points:
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024
Context: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has recently introduced the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, replacing the outdated 1983 rules. This update comes in line with the amendments made to the Cinematograph Act of 1952 by the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023. The amended legislation governs the certification, exhibition, and censorship of films in India, reflecting […]
Can AI Help in Navigating Mental Health?
Context: Current developments show that therapy is now easily accessible through text-based platforms. Natural Language Processing (NLP), a field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), allows computers to understand and interpret human language, akin to human comprehension. In mental healthcare, AI, particularly through NLP, is rapidly expanding its applications, offering affordable therapy options and better support for clinicians. Relevance: […]
The Need to Curb Black Carbon Emissions
Context: The recent developments at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, November 2021, saw India commit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, positioning itself as a leader in the race towards carbon neutrality. With over 180 GW of renewable energy capacity installed by 2023 and a target of 500 GW by 2030, as per the Ministry of New […]
About Krutrim AI: An Overview
Context: Earlier this year, Indian multinational ridesharing company, Ola, introduced Krutrim AI, claiming it as “India’s own AI”. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Krutrim AI: An Overview Objective and Purpose: Cultural Adaptation: Technological Components: Distinctive Features: Capabilities: -Source: Indian Express
About Arsenic: An Overview
Context: A new study underlines the risk of using water contaminated with arsenic to cook rice, a staple food serving more than half the world’s population. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Arsenic: An Overview Toxicity: Health Implications: Arsenic Contamination in India: -Source: The Hindu
Vote From Home in 2024 Election
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has, for the first time in the history of the Lok Sabha elections, extended its ‘vote-from-home’ facility to Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and senior citizens aged 85 and above. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Vote-from-Home Eligibility Criteria for Vote-from-Home: Process to Avail Vote-from-Home […]
About The Government Securities (G-Secs)
Context: State governments have recently raised a record Rs 50,206 crore via the auction of State Development Loan (SDL) Bonds, representing the largest weekly borrowing in history. This significant achievement surpassed the Reserve Bank of India’s indicative borrowing target of Rs 27,810 crore for the period, underscoring robust demand for state government securities in the […]
Global E-waste Monitor 2024
Context: Recently, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has released the Global E-waste Monitor 2024, which states that the world’s generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Global E-waste Monitor 2024 Report E-waste Generation Trends: E-waste Collection […]