SIPRI Findings on Nuclear Arsenals
Context: Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2023 revealed that China could potentially have as many Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) as U.S. or Russia by the end of the decade. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: SIPRI Findings on Nuclear Arsenals Global Nuclear Arsenals: Dominance of Russia and U.S.: Arms Control Concerns: […]
Landfall of a Cyclone Biparjoy
Context: On June 15, the landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy started near Jakhau port in the state’s Kutch district and continued till midnight. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Landfall of a Cyclone The Eye of a Cyclone: During Landfall: Difference from “Direct Hit”: What is the damage caused by a cyclone’s landfall? […]
About Hiroshima AI Process
Context: Recently, in the annual Group of Seven (G7) Summit the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué initiated the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Hiroshima AI Process The Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) is an initiative designed to foster international discussions and collaboration on the governance and interoperability of […]
About The Non-Communicable Diseases
Context: The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) shows that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Non-communicable diseases: Common examples of non-communicable diseases include: Findings of the Study: Significance of the Study: Additional Information: Impact on India: Way […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 June 2023
Current Affairs 16 June 2023
CONTENTS Non-Communicable Diseases Context: The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) shows that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Non-communicable diseases: Common examples of non-communicable diseases include: Findings of the Study: Significance of the Study: Additional Information: Impact […]
India’s Heat Emergency Plan: Rising Heatwaves
Context: Relevance: GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains Question What steps has the Indian government made to combat the growing risk of heatwaves and safeguard communities at risk? Talk about the necessity of long-term planning and comprehensive heat action plans for managing different sectors in light of rising temperatures. (250 Words) Heat Waves A heat […]
U.S.-India Defence Ties: Boosting Cooperation
Context Significant strides in the U.S.-India defence partnership have been made possible by Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin’s recent trip to India. The visit’s main goals were to advance technological innovation and boost military cooperation. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Bilateral relations Mains Question Consider the consequences for India’s self-reliance objectives of the roadmap for defence […]
About The VAIBHAV Fellowships Programme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Government of India has launched a new fellowship programme to connect the Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM)diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions. About VAIBHAV Fellowships Programme:
India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? Recently, to promote the Digital India initiative of the Government of India, the Infrastructure Finance Secretariat has launched the IIPDF Portal for submitting applications for consideration under IIPDF Scheme. About IIPDF Scheme: Details: Objectives: