About The Kavach System
Context: The railways recently confirmed that there was no ‘Kavach’ system installed on the trains involved in the accident in Odisha’s Balasore district. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Kavach System: An Indigenously Developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System Components and Communication: Field Tests: Applications: -Source: The Hindu
About The Adverse Possession
Context: The 22nd Law Commission has said in its recent report that there is no justification for introducing any change in the law relating to adverse possession. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Adverse Possession Concept of Adverse Possession: Rationale behind Adverse Possession: Support from Legal Maxim: Historical Basis and Development: […]
Appointment of Vice-Chancellors
Context: A tussle between the Chief Minister of West Bengal and Governor came to the fore over the appointment of 10 senior professors as interim Vice-Chancellors (VC) of state-run universities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Role of Governor (Chancellor) in State Universities: Role of President (Visitor) in Central Universities: Hierarchy […]
World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector
Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the establishment of the “world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector” with an outlay of around Rs 1 lakh crore. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Major Highlights Related to Grain Storage Plan: Objectives: Focus on Agricultural Infrastructure: Convergence of Schemes: […]
Govt. Bans 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC)
Context: The Union Health Ministry has published a gazette notification banning 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs citing lack of therapeutic justification and an expert committee’s recommendation for their prohibition. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Drugs: Acceptability of Fixed Ratio Combination Products Popularity in […]
Li-ion Battery Recycling Technology
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) transferred cost-effective Lithium-ion battery recycling technology to nine recycling industries and start-ups. About Li-ion battery recycling technology: About Lithium: Occurrence: Uses: Lithium has a range of industrial applications, including:
About The EIACP Programme
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India envisages celebrating World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. About EIACP Programme: About Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment):
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 June 2023 Contents India’s Strategic Oil Reserve Context The Rajasthani salt caverns are being investigated by a government-owned engineering business to see if strategic petroleum reserves can be created there. Relevance – GS Paper 1 – Geography – Natural resources, GS Paper 3 – Energy Mains Question What does “strategic petroleum […]
Current Affairs 05 June 2023
CONTENTS Govt. Bans 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Context: The Union Health Ministry has published a gazette notification banning 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs citing lack of therapeutic justification and an expert committee’s recommendation for their prohibition. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Drugs: Acceptability of Fixed […]
PIB Summaries 05 June 2023
CONTENTS Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India envisages celebrating World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. About EIACP Programme: About Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment): Li-ion Battery […]