Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) Program
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi distributed Honeybee-Boxes and Toolkits to 130 recipients as part of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) program. The initiative was organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY): Included Activities: Components: About Khadi Village Industries Commission: Objectives of KVIC […]
About A Global Peace Index
Context: The 2023 Global Peace Index (GPI) recently released its annual ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Global Peace Index: Measurement Domains: The GPI measures the state of peace across three domains: Highlights of Global Peace Index 2023: -Source: Hindustan Times
Naegleria Fowleri : Brain-Eating Amoeba
Context: Recently, a 15-year-old boy in Kerala recently died due to a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, or “brain-eating amoeba”. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Naegleria fowleri? How does it infect humans? Symptoms of PAM Treatment for the infection Can climate change increase the spread of the infection? -Source: Indian […]
What is Smart Bandage?
Context: A recently published study highlights the development of a wearable, wireless, and mechanically flexible “smart bandage” that has the potential to accelerate the healing of chronic wounds. Relevance: GS III: Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Dimensions of the Article: Smart Bandage: Biosensors and Monitoring: Drug Release and Tissue Stimulation: Research Findings: Limitations and Future Directions: […]
Tomato Mosaic Virus and Cucumber Mosaic Virus
Context: Tomato growers in Maharashtra attribute crop decline to the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV), while growers in Karnataka and other South Indian states blame the Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) for their crop losses. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: ToMV (Tomato mosaic virus): Transmission: Symptoms: Prevention and Control: CMV (Cucumber mosaic virus): Transmission: Symptoms: Prevention and Control: Similarities […]
About The Anti-Microbial Resistance
Context: Four prominent multilateral agencies, namely the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), have jointly unveiled a priority research agenda aimed at combating the pressing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This research agenda is rooted in the One Health approach. Relevance: […]
About The Gita Press
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Prime Minister, while attending the closing ceremony of the centenary celebrations of the Gita Press in Gorakhpur, described the publishing house as “not less than any temple” adding the publisher is “guiding humanity” through its work. Gita Press: Unique Features: Achievements: Adapting to the Digital Age:
About The NeSDA Portal
Focus: GS III: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, secretary of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched the third edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) portal. NeSDA Portal: Key Findings and Impact: Biennial Assessment:
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Online Ads: Manipulation and Consumer Protection
ContextThe Union Consumer Affairs Ministry intends to create specific recommendations to prevent “dark patterns” that are frequently found in online marketing. Relevance GS Paper 3 – Issues related to Advertisement and Consumer Protection Mains Question The rise in dark patterns in internet advertising as a result of India’s expanding online market has raised questions regarding […]