International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Focus: GS II: Important International Institutions Why in News? The Indian Army commemorated the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers UN Peacekeeping Forces India’s contribution to UN Peacekeeping Role of women in Indian Peacekeeping Medical care as part of India’s Missions
About Vande Bharat Express 2
Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off northeast region’s first Vande Bharat Express virtually. The train will connect Guwahati in Assam with New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal and the journey will take five-and-a-half hours. About Vande Bharat 2: About Vande Bharat Express:
Gomphonema Rajaguruii
Context: Researchers at the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) recently discovered a new species named Gomphonema rajaguruii from the northern Western Ghats. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Gomphonema rajaguruii: A Unique Freshwater Diatom Species Discovery and Naming: Characteristics: Diatoms: Photosynthetic Single-Celled Organisms Cell Structure and Function: Ecological Significance: Diatoms as […]
About The Chytridiomycosis
Context: A recent multinational study has developed a method to detect all strains of Chytridiomycosis. Relevance: GS II: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Chytridiomycosis Infection Process: -Source: Indian Express
About Powassan Virus Disease
Context: A person in the US recently died from the rare Powassan virus, marking the first fatal case in the US this year. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Powassan Virus Disease Transmission and Risk: Symptoms: Prevention and Treatment: -Source: India today
About The Foucault’s Pendulum
Context: Suspended from the ceiling of the Central Foyer of India’s new Parliament building is a Foucault pendulum that all but touches the floor as it rotates on its axis. The pendulum hangs from a skylight at the top of the Constitution Hall, and signifies the “integration of the idea of India with the idea of […]
About The Central Vigilance Commission
Context: Recently, Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Composition of Central Vigilance Commission The CVC is comprised of 3 members: Removal of members (according to CVC […]
What Is Rice Fortification?
Context India’s pilot studies on rice fortification showed that nutritional anaemia could be reduced, with a significant drop in the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren, according to a United Nations report. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: What is rice fortification? Need of rice fortification What are the standards […]
Decreasing Yield on Government Securities
Context: The yield on the benchmark 10-year government security (G-sec) in India has experienced a decline, prompting retail investors to reassess their investment strategies. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Factors Influencing the Decline in G-sec Yield The yield on the benchmark 10-year government security (G-sec) has experienced a decline, with various […]
Lack of Teachers in Higher Education
Context: Faculty shortages have existed in India’s higher education sector at least since the 1980s, but seem to have become permanent today. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Why is there a Lack of Reliable Data on Faculty Shortages? Previous Efforts and Observations: Need for Data Collection Mechanism: Issues with Current Data Collection: […]