About NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft
Context: On September 24th, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft released a capsule into Earth’s orbit, allowing it to be drawn down by the planet’s gravitational force. Subsequently, parachutes were deployed, and the capsule gently touched down in Utah, USA. Experts were on standby to recover its precious cargo: approximately 250 grams of rocks and dust collected by OSIRIS-REx from […]
Temple Crisis In Uttarakhand
Context: The year commenced with a disastrous event, as reports surfaced about the temple town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district facing a crisis. The town was said to be ‘sinking,’ and signs of structural damage appeared on both residential and commercial buildings. This led to a humanitarian emergency, with people evacuating and seeking shelter in tents […]
About The PRIP Scheme
Context: Recently, the union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India launched the Scheme for promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: PRIP Scheme Aim: Benefits: Duration: Components: The PRIP scheme comprises two primary components: Component […]
Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting announced that legendary actress Ms Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2021. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan: Father of the Green Revolution in India
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, fondly known as MS Swaminathan and celebrated as the architect of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passed away at the age of 98 in Chennai this Thursday. Born on August 7, 1925, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Swaminathan wore many hats – an agronomist, agricultural scientist, plant geneticist, and a devoted humanitarian. He was […]
Climate Change and Diseases- The Connection
Context: In its most recent report published this March, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issues a stark warning: climate change increases the global risk of infectious diseases. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: Climate change is leading to a global risk of infectious diseases. Analyse. Suggest some measures to break this cycle. (15 marks, 250 […]
About the Identity Pangs
Context: In a recently published report titled “Decentralized Finance and Digital Assets,” global credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has raised some concerning issues regarding India’s ambitious digital identification program for its residents, known as Aadhaar. Relevance: GS2-Government Policies & InterventionsIssues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of PoliciesGS3-Cyber Security Mains Question: Though Aadhar has revolutionsed […]
About Traditional Medicine
Context: After joining G20 bloc under India’s 2023 presidency, the African Nations are all set to explore the power of Indian Systems of Traditional Medicine and Integrative health care. Relevance: GS II- Health About Traditional Medicine: The traditional Indian system of medicine comprises of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), is a perennially […]
India Post Payments Bank
Context: Recently, the customers of India Post Payments Bank have been receiving an SMS claiming that their accounts will be blocked if they fail to update their PAN card details, which the Press Information Bureau called fake. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)