About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Context: March 4 is observed as International HPV Awareness Day every year. Relevance: GS II: Health Human Papillomavirus (HPV) -Source: The Hindu
Women, Business and Law Index
Context: India’s ranking improved to 113 out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s Women, Business and Law index. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Women, Business, and Law Index: Advancing Gender Equality in Economies -Source: Economic Times
About Carbon Capture and Storage
Context: Germany recently announced that it would allow carbon capture and off-shore storage for certain industrial sectors. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Mitigating CO2 Emissions -Source: Indian Express
World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan
Context: Recently, the Indian Prime Minister inaugurated the pilot project of World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan, which is currently launched in 11 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across 11 states. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Grain Storage Plan: Enhancing Agricultural Infrastructure Objective: Expected Outcomes: About Primary agricultural credit societies: Objectives of PACS Functions of PACS
About The Rajya Sabha Elections
Context: The Rajya Sabha elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka witnessed cross-voting by MLAs (Mmeber of Legislative Assembly) belonging to different parties. This has once again raised concerns about the sanctity of the election process. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajya Sabha Elections: Constitutional Framework: The election of […]
About Rare Disease Day
Context: Recently, Rare Disease Day was observed on the last day of February. This international awareness day is dedicated to raising awareness of rare diseases and their significant impact on patients and their families. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Rare Disease Day: Global Advocacy Movement: Annual Observance: Focal Point for Advocacy: Collaborative […]
India’s 3-Stage Nuclear Program
Context: Recently, the Indian PM witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This is a historic milestone, marking entry into the vital second stage of India’s three stage nuclear program. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]
Green Jobs and the Problem of Gender Disparity
Context: The shift towards low-carbon development in India has the potential to generate approximately 35 million green jobs by the year 2047. Green jobs, as defined by the International Labour Organization, refer to “decent jobs that contribute to the preservation or restoration of the environment.” These opportunities span various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, energy […]
Insights from the Raisina Dialogue
Context: The annual Raisina Dialogue, a prestigious forum jointly organized by the MEA and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) serves as a platform for global leaders to address urgent issues facing the international community, attracting around 2500 participants from 115 countries in the latest edition. With the theme ‘Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create,’ the recent dialogue […]
Key Highlights of Bharat Tex 2024
Context: Bharat Tex 2024, the largest global textile event in India, concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inspired by the 5F Vision of the Prime Minister of India. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Key Highlights of Bharat Tex Event