Conservation Vs Community Rights Examining The Impact of Ecologically Sensitive Zones in India
Relevance : GS Paper 2, Indian Polity Introduction Ecologically sensitive zones (ESZs) are intended to safeguard ‘protected areas’ such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries by transitioning from an area of lower protection to an area of higher protection. However, the creation of these zones has sparked protests in Kerala and some other regions, […]
Current Affairs 19 January 2023
CONTENTS The Conflict Behind Eco-Sensitive Zones Context: Ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) are intended to safeguard ‘protected areas’ — national parks and wildlife sanctuaries — by transitioning from an area of lower protection to an area of higher protection. However, the creation of these zones has provoked protests in Kerala and some other regions, in a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 January 2023 Contents Pesticide Conundrum In The Farm Sector Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Environmental pollution and degradation Mains Question Recently, the government decided to permit the sale of insecticides online. What effects will online pesticide sales have on farmers, the environment, and companies that produce pesticides? Examine (250 words) Key […]
PIB Summaries 19 January 2023
CONTENTS Solitary Waves Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has found evidence of “solitary waves” in the weak magnetic field around Mars for the first time. What are Solitary Waves? Significance: About Mars Ken-Betwa Link Project Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? Recently, The Third […]
Static Quiz 19 January 2023 (History)
How AI Can Help Agriculture Overcome Its Biggest Challenges
Context The introduction of technology has led to a paradigm shift in how farmers cultivate their crops, advancing the agriculture sector. People must become more effective in boosting their productivity and farm yield as the world population continues to grow quickly and land becomes more scarce. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications […]
The New Global Order and India
What makes it news? Relevance: GS Paper-2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests; Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Mains Question Discuss the role India can play in creating a new, inclusive, representative, and fundamentally more stable international order. (150 words) Voice of the Global South Summit New programmes […]
What is PARAKH?
Context: Recently, the National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has notified India’s first national assessment regulator, PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), which aims to set up assessment guidelines for all boards. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is PARAKH? Significance of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2023
Old Pension Scheme vs National Pension Scheme
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned states against reverting to the old pension scheme (OPS), which was in vogue till 2004, stating that it will add to the fiscal burden of States in the coming years. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What did RBI say about the old […]