About Farmers’ Distress Index
Context: The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is developing an Early Warning System called “Farmers’ Distress Index”, a first of its kind for India. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Farmers’ Distress Index: Development Process of the Index: The Seven Indicators: Interpreting the Index: […]
About The National Green Tribunal
Context: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fines of about Rs 80,000 crore on States and UTs for non-compliance of sewage treatment and garbage disposal rules and for violating orders. The highest penalty has been imposed on Tamil Nadu followed by Maharashtra, MP and UP. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Green Tribunal (NGT) […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2022
Context: The Central Government recently issued a notification to bring the Goods & Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Recent Changes Made Under the PMLA The Indian government has […]
About The Nari Adalats
Context: The Centre is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts – Nari Adalats – at the village level as an alternate dispute resolution forum for issues like domestic violence, property rights and countering the patriarchal system. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Types of […]
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023
Context: A Parliamentary committee, set up to examine proposed amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, has endorsed the amendment Bill in its entirety. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background on Forest Laws in India: Increased pressure on forest land: Restrictions on forest land diversion: Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill: Key Features […]
About Performance Grading Index PGI
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Education released report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22. About Performance Grading Index (PGI): PGI 2.0:
Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) Program
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi distributed Honeybee-Boxes and Toolkits to 130 recipients as part of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) program. The initiative was organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY): Included Activities: Components: About Khadi Village Industries Commission: Objectives of KVIC […]
About A Global Peace Index
Context: The 2023 Global Peace Index (GPI) recently released its annual ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Global Peace Index: Measurement Domains: The GPI measures the state of peace across three domains: Highlights of Global Peace Index 2023: -Source: Hindustan Times
Naegleria Fowleri : Brain-Eating Amoeba
Context: Recently, a 15-year-old boy in Kerala recently died due to a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, or “brain-eating amoeba”. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Naegleria fowleri? How does it infect humans? Symptoms of PAM Treatment for the infection Can climate change increase the spread of the infection? -Source: Indian […]
What is Smart Bandage?
Context: A recently published study highlights the development of a wearable, wireless, and mechanically flexible “smart bandage” that has the potential to accelerate the healing of chronic wounds. Relevance: GS III: Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Dimensions of the Article: Smart Bandage: Biosensors and Monitoring: Drug Release and Tissue Stimulation: Research Findings: Limitations and Future Directions: […]