Future Leaders Scholarship Programme
Context: Recently Imperial College London announced its biggest-ever scholarship programme for Indian students. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Future Leaders Scholarship Programme Overview: Scholarship Coverage: Eligible Fields of Study: Promoting Gender Diversity: Empowering Talented Students: Additional Partnerships: -Source: Times of India
One Nation One Registration Platform
Contex: The National Medical Commission (NMC) is all set to launch its “one nation, one registration platform” for doctors across India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: One Nation, One Registration Platform: Objectives and Features: About National Medical Commission (NMC): Composition: Autonomous Boards: Reforms and Objectives: Functions and Responsibilities: -Source: […]
OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2023
Context: The latest report titled Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2023 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has shed light on the implicit taxation of Indian farmers in 2022. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Report: Market Price Support (MPS): Negative MPS in India: Impact of Export Policies in India: […]
Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors for Supervising Livestock Schemes
Context: The Centre has decided to deploy National Level Monitors (NLM) to oversee the implementation of its livestock schemes including National Livestock Mission and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Livestock Mission (NLM) Inception and Realignment Objective Aims Implementing Agency Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors […]
Apple Warns Opposition MPs of State-Sponsored Attacks on iPhones
Context: At least seven Opposition Members of Parliament alerted by Apple about potential state-sponsored attacks targeting their iPhones, with warnings indicating the attackers’ likely motivations. The warning advises protective measures, including activating the ‘Lockdown Mode’ feature on their devices. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Characteristics of State-Sponsored Attackers According to Apple: […]
Tamil Lambadi Embroidery
Context: Porgai Artisan Association Society, with 60+ women, has been making and selling embroidered clothes to ensure that there is awareness about the art form and that it is passed on to the next generation Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Tamil Lambadi Embroidery: A Rich Tradition Key Facts about the Lambadi Community […]
Chhath Festival: A Hindu Vedic Celebration
Context: The Patna district administration is set to deploy drones to manage the four-day-long mass gatherings for the annual Chhath festival. Relevance: GS I: Festivals Dimensions of the Article: Chhath Festival: A Hindu Vedic Celebration Rituals of Chhath Festival: -Source: The Hindu
Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina virtually inaugurated a rail link connecting Northeast India with Bangladesh. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link Route Details: Transit Routes and Funding: Significance: -Source: Times of India
Working Conditions for India’s Gig Workers
Context: The fifth annual study conducted across 12 e-commerce platforms by Fairwork India, presents a grim picture of working conditions for India’s gig workers. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study: The study on gig work and workers’ rights brings to light several significant findings and issues, including: Minimum Wage Policies: Living Wage Concerns: Alienation […]
Enhancing Food Accessibility with QR Codes for the Visually Impaired
Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed the incorporation of QR codes on food products to promote food accessibility among visually impaired individuals, emphasizing universal access to safe food. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: FSSAI’s Recommendations for QR Codes on Food Products for the Visually […]