Apple Country Gets Ground Ready for Cannabis Cultivation
Context: Hemp refers to a botanical category of Cannabis sativa strains that are cultivated explicitly for industrial or medical purposes. While it is grown in certain regions of Himachal Pradesh, its cultivation is prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Relevance: GS2- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the article: About […]
Japan Keen to Deepen Defence Ties With India
Context: Recently, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized that Japan views India as a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific and is eager to foster stronger defense collaboration to enhance maritime security in the region Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of are article: India-Japan ties Economic Ties: A significant test of Japan’s reliability as a friend occurred in […]
Housewives Make Up Over 50% of India’s Female Suicides
Context: September 10 marked the observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, an initiative that was launched in 2003 with the goals of raising awareness about the critical issue, reducing societal stigma, and increasing overall awareness. Relevance: Dimensions of the article: World Suicide Prevention Day: The annual observance of this day serves to bring attention to various […]
About A Morocco Earthquake
Context: A significant seismic event (magnitude 6.8) occurred in Morocco, impacting regions that encompassed the Atlas Mountains and the renowned city of Marrakech. Earthquakes are infrequent in North Africa, and this particular one was characterized as the most powerful ever documented in the mountainous area. Relevance: Dimensions of the article: Location of Morocco: Morocco is […]
Outcomes of the G20 Summit 2023
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday by handing over a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the bloc. Relevance: GS Paper – 2- Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the article: About G20: The G20 Summit serves as an international […]
About The Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)
Context: As a component of the Indian government’s effort to regulate the retail prices of rice, wheat, and flour (atta), weekly electronic auctions are conducted. The 11th e-auction for the fiscal year 2023-24 took place on September 6, 2023. In this auction, a total of 2.0 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of wheat sourced from 500 […]
About The Eastern Economic Forum
Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, has departed for Russia to represent India at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which is currently underway in Vladivostok, a Russian port city. Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of the article: About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF): EEF 2023: About Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC):
About The Fujianvenator Prodigiosus
Context: Scientists recently said they unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur they named Fujianvenator prodigiosus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Fujianvenator Prodigiosus: Key Facts About the Jurassic Period: -Source: The Hindu
National Payments Corporation of India
Context: Recently, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) unveiled several new products with an aim to create an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable digital payments ecosystem. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: New Product Offerings in Digital Payments: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): -Source: Indian Express
About The Varicella Zoster Virus
Context: Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology scientists, have for the first time in the country, found the presence of Clade 9 variant of varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Varicella Zoster Virus Overview: Key Facts about Chickenpox: -Source: The Hindu