Japan’s SLIM Lunar Orbit Entry
Context: Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully entered lunar orbit on December 25, marking a crucial step before its planned moon landing on January 19. This development positions Japan to potentially become the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon, following India’s success with Chandrayaan 3 in August. The outcome […]
The Evolving Role of the Colombo Security Conclave
Context: In early December, Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA), participated in the sixth NSA meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The meeting conducted a comprehensive review of the CSC’s developments and progress over the past year, culminating in an agreement on a roadmap for the year 2024. Relevance: GS2- International Relations- Bilateral, Regional […]
Internationalisation of the Rupee
Context: In a significant development in the realm of global trade and finance, India has achieved a historic milestone by making its inaugural payment for oil to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in rupees. This marks a potential turning point in the endeavor to establish the rupee as a prominent global currency. Relevance: GS3- Indian Economy- […]
About the MedTech Mitra Portal
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the MedTech Mitra portal. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the MedTech Mitra Portal: Objective: Coordination: Key Components: Significance: End-to-End Guidance: Collaboration and Partnership:
About The Mission Karmayogi
Context: Recently, on the occasion of Good Governance Day the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi, at a function in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mission Karmayogi – National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) The Framework of […]
About The OSIRIS-APEX Mission
Context: In an unprecedented extension of its celestial duties, the spacecraft that delivered asteroid samples from Bennu, OSIRIS-REx, has embarked on a new mission, and NASA has renamed it as OSIRIS-APEX. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: OSIRIS-APEX Mission: Exploring Changes in Asteroid Apophis Mission Overview: OSIRIS-APEX Spacecraft: Key Facts about […]
About The Veer Bal Diwas
Context: The Prime Minister of India will participate in the Veer Bal Diwas function at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Veer Bal Diwas: About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions -Source: The Hindu
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: Women participation in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was the highest in 10 financial years. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Health and Poverty related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment […]
India Skills Report 2024
Context: Recently, Wheebox in association with various agencies including All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Confederation of Indian Industry and Association of Indian Universities has published India Skills Report 2024, highlighting India’s skill landscape and the impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on the workforce Relevance: GS III: Human Resources Dimensions of the Article: India […]
Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India
Context: Recently, Bihar police arrested sand smugglers in a major crackdown against illegal sand mining. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India Definition: Sand mining involves the extraction of primary natural sand and sand resources, including mineral sands and aggregates, from various natural environments such as […]