About The Heat Index
Context: Earlier in August, Iran recorded a scorching heat index of 70 degrees Celsius (°C) in the coastal part of the country, a metric at which survival of life is unfathomable, if not impossible. The country had also declared public holidays on August 2 and 3 on account of “unprecedented heat,” Reuters reported. Relevance: GS […]
Building Resilience Towards a Sustainable and Secure Future
Context: The G20 acknowledges the worldwide importance of malnutrition and its repercussions for public health and societal welfare. Climate change is an undeniable reality, posing a substantial threat to our entire civilization. The escalating climate emergency, the rapid deterioration of soil quality, the depletion of aquifers, the loss of agricultural biodiversity, and the highly unstable nature […]
Disappearing Languages, Vanishing Voices
Context: English has served as a unifying factor among multilingual Indians since the era of British colonial rule. While English is widely used for communication in urban areas, it can pose challenges in remote rural regions. Regardless of the veracity of the story, the significance of a shared language is recognized. Language serves as a […]
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Scheme
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, approved the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Battery storage About Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS):
About Malaviya Mission
Context: The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship recently launched the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme by the University Grants Commission at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interevntions Dimensions of the Article: About Malaviya Mission: About Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Poona Pact (1932):
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)
Context: NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured the image of India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO): -Source: Indian Express
About the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Context: Vijayawada Railway Station was awarded the ‘Green Railway Station’ certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC): -Source: The Hindu
Name of the Nation – India or Bharat
Context: The invitations for the upcoming G-20 Summit in New Delhi have included a significant change. Rather than using the traditional “President of India,” the invitations now feature the term “President of Bharat.” This alteration has sparked discussions about the country’s nomenclature and its historical significance. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative?
Context: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he was confident Russia would soon revive the Black Sea grain deal. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the Black Sea Grain Initiative? The Black Sea Grain Initiative is a response to supply chain disruptions caused by Russia’s actions in the Black Sea region, […]
What is Hubble Constant?
Context: Recently, a group of researchers from India and the United States has introduced an innovative technique for estimating the Hubble constant and the rate at which the universe is expanding. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Hubble Constant? Measuring the Hubble Constant Calculating the Hubble constant requires two […]