A Comprehensive Overview Past and Present of Russia’s War in Ukraine
GS 2, International Relations The war between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year, and there are signs of escalation everywhere. The West has recently announced the supply of more advanced weapons to Ukraine, deepening its involvement in the conflict. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of his […]
Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation in India: Features Climate Conditions & Medicinal Properties
GS Paper 3, Environment & Geography Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are a type of edible mushroom that are popular in many cuisines. They are native to East Asia and have been cultivated for over a thousand years. Here are the features and climatic conditions required for Shiitake mushroom cultivation: In summary, shiitake mushrooms require a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 February 2023
Current Affairs 24 February 2023
CONTENTS Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage Context: Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters have linked their Aadhaar to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Corrupt Practices Under RPA Act 1951 Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has said that providing […]
The Khalistan Movement and Operation Blue Star
The Khalistan Movement is a significant chapter in the history of India, particularly in the state of Punjab. The movement aimed to create a separate Sikh state, known as Khalistan, which would be an independent nation for the Sikh community. The movement started in the 1970s and gained momentum in the 1980s, leading […]
PIB Summaries 24 February 2023
CONTENTS Sansad Ratna Awards Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated fellow Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About Sansad Ratna Awards: Lab Grown Diamonds Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Five-year research grant to encourage indigenous production of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 February 2023
Contents: India’s R&D Estimates Are An Incomplete Picture Context: As per the latest Research and Development Statistics, published by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in 2020, the R&D spending in 2017-18 by foreign MNCs in India is only 10% of what U.S. firms have reported to have spent in India on R&D. Relevance: […]
Static Quiz 24 February 2023 (Geography)
About ULTRASAT
Context: NASA will launch Israel’s first space telescope mission, the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) in early 2026. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About ULTRASAT What is a geostationary orbit? -Source: The Hindu
About AstroSat
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently made an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to allow scientists and researchers to analyze data from the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission, AstroSat. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About AstroSat Scientific objectives of ASTROSAT mission are: -Source: Indian Express