Most Favoured Nation
Context: The United States, the European Union, Britain, Canada and Japan were due to move jointly to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” (MFN) status over its invasion of Ukraine. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ‘most favoured nation’ status? What does losing MFN status mean? What is ‘most favoured nation’ status? […]
Vibrant Village Programme
Context: The Union government plans to open the villages along the Chinese border for tourists under the Vibrant Village programme announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About Vibrant Village Programme Need of such scheme About Vibrant Village Programme The program’s goal is to enhance infrastructure […]
When a Missile Misfires
Context India has acknowledged misfiring of an unarmed missile in the airspace of Pakistan due to technical malfunction. Relevance GS-II: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Articles Provisions for Conducting such tests. Why the Technical Malfunction? What Next? Way […]
Misguided Nuclear Policy
Context Indian Government plans to build 10 indigenous reactors in fleet mode and have granted in principle approval for 28 additional reactors including 24 to be imported from France, U.S and Russia. Relevance GS-III: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Dimensions of the Article India’s Plan of […]
Manual Scavenging
Context: Recently, three labourers in Mumbai, allegedly hired for manual scavenging, died after inhaling toxic fumes in a septic tank. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Manual Scavenging in India Prevalence of Manual Scavenging in India Existing provisions regarding Manual […]
Xenotransplantation
Context: Recently, A patient whose failing heart had been replaced with the heart of a genetically altered pig in a landmark surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Centre in Baltimore, United States, died, two months after the operation. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology, GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is xenotransplantation? Why the heart […]
When a Missile Misfires
Context: Recently, Pakistan said an unarmed Indian missile landed 124 km inside its territory; India acknowledged “technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile”. It is extremely rare for a missile test to go so wrong that it crosses the border and changes track inadvertently. Relevance: GS II- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Account Deficit
Context: Recently, an American financial services company Morgan Stanley has predicted that the Current Account Deficit will widen to a 10-year high of 3% of GDP in FY23. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Growth and Development) Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is the Current Account Deficit? What is Balance of Payments? Details: As a result of […]
Ex Vayu Shakti
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has chosen to postpone its firepower demonstration, Exercise Vayu Shakti, due to the worsening crisis in Ukraine. About Ex Vayu Shakti It takes place every three years and includes fighters, helicopters, force enablers, and support systems. In day, dusk, and night capability demonstrations, the goal is to detect and […]
Newest Crater On the Moon
Context: Recently, A leftover piece of a spacecraft flying through space reportedly hit the surface of the moon, creating a new crater that may be around 65 feet wide. The piece of space junk was earlier believed to be a SpaceX rocket, but was later said to be the third-stage booster of Chang’e 5-T1 – […]