Local Products Can Boost Exports
Context: Geographical location plays a crucial role in ensuring competitive trade, a vital factor for overall economic growth. Regrettably, policymakers have not prioritized overcoming geographical challenges and regional disparities, necessitating a shift towards developing each district in such states as an export hub for balanced economic growth. Relevance: Mains Question: Geographical location plays a crucial […]
Menstrual Hygiene Policy In India
Context: In a world lacking foresight, the judiciary finds itself compelled to impose a deadline on the government for tasks that should be self-evident. The Supreme Court of India has granted the Centre a four-week period to finalize a comprehensive menstrual hygiene policy, emphasizing the distribution of sanitary napkins. The Chief Justice has additionally instructed […]
Legal Literacy and legal Awareness Program (LLLAP)
Context: Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Program (LLLAP) of the Department of Justice reaches more than 6 lakh people through 14 implementing agencies under the DISHA scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Program Initiation and Focus: Aim and Duration: Objectives:
Innovative Radiative Cooling Paint by JNCASR Researchers
Context: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a pioneering paint leveraging radiative cooling technology. In response to rising global temperatures and the demand for sustainable cooling solutions, this cost-effective and eco-friendly paint offers a promising and […]
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
About The Project Dolphin
Context: Recently, the Tamil Nadu Government issued an order to implement ‘Project Dolphin’ under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat programme of the government of India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Project Dolphin: Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Programme: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: -Source: The Hindu
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project
Context: A landslide has damaged part of the under-construction 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam which has affected the flow in the Subansiri river downstream. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Subansiri Hydel Project Incident: Hydel Project Operations: Recent Setback: Blockage of Diversion Tunnel: Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) Recommendation: […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit 2023
Context: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit 2023 held at Bletchley Park, England has marked a significant turning point in the global approach to tackling the challenges posed by frontier AI technologies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit 2023: Bletchley Park Declaration: Acknowledgment of AI’s Potential and Risks: Importance […]
India’s Hypertension Map
Context: A new study finds significant variations in the occurrence and treatment of hypertension among Indian states, and also in districts within the states. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Hypertension: Study Highlights: At the State Level: At the District Level: Role of Age, Gender & Education: Controlling Hypertension in India: -Source: […]
China’s White Paper and Shared Vision of India and China
Context: China released a white paper outlining its proposals and actions to address global challenges and opportunities in the 21st century. In a world marked by turmoil, including the Russia-Ukraine crisis and issues in West Asia, there is potential for global harmony by considering the shared visions and historically linked civilizations of India and China. […]