Narsinh Mehta
Context: Recently, researchers of Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), Junagadh, discovered a new species of spider and named it Narsinhmehtai in honour of Narsinh Mehta, the 15th century poet who was a devotee of Lord Krishna, and ‘to put his name on global map.’ However, members of Nagar sub-caste group of Brahmin community, in which Mehta was […]
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact Indian exports
Context: India’s trade with Russia has not yet been severely impacted by the rising tensions in the border region of Russia and Ukraine, but there is looming prospect that it could be impacted if wider sanctions on Russia are announced. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the impact on Indian exports? India–Russia […]
Minimum Support Price
Context: MSPs provide a floor for market prices, and ensure that farmers receive a certain “minimum” remuneration so that their costs of cultivation (and some profit) can be recovered. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Why is there a need for MSP? What […]
Saltwater Crocodile
Context: Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), used to be found in Vietnam and southern China, became extinct in these areas due to human activity. Relevance: GS III- Environment Pollution and Degradation Dimension of the Article: About Saltwater Crocodile Other two Crocodile Species Found in India About Saltwater Crocodile The saltwater crocodiles, also known as the estuarine crocodile, are believed to […]
Supercomputer Param Pravega
Context: Recently, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru installed the supercomputer ‘Param Pravega’. It has a supercomputing capacity of 3.3 petaflops. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Param Pravega? What are supercomputers? What is National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)? What is Param Pravega? Param Pravega is a supercomputer part of the High-Performance Computing class of systems, which […]
Apathy Cynicism of Babus Hurt Welfare
Relevance: GS Paper 2: Poverty and Hunger; GS Paper 4: Civil Service Values Anyone familiar with the Indian welfare state would attest that, aside from a few activist bureaucrats, most people see it as a corrupt cesspool forced on them by politicians motivated by electoral incentives. The consensus is that the welfare state should be […]
Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022
Context: Recently, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) released a policy proposal titled as, “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022”. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 How does the Draft Data Accessibility Policy aim to achieve its goals? Issues with […]
NASA’s Plan to Decommission the International Space Station
Context: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced plans to retire and decommission the International Space Station (ISS) by 2031. Relevance: GS-III Science and Technology: (Space Technology, Developments in Space technology) Dimension of the Article: What is a Space Station? International Space Station (ISS) Why is NASA planning to decommission the ISS? What is a […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Context: Nawab Malik, Maharashtra’s Minister of Minority Development and Skill Development and Nationalist Congress Party leader, was remanded in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in a money laundering case connected to fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim and his associates. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Money Laundering), GS II: Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prevention […]
Insurgency Threat in Manipur
Context: Defence Minister, while addressing an election rally in Imphal West, called upon insurgency groups operating in Manipur to shun violence and come to the negotiating table. He said the Centre is ready to hold dialogue with them to bring lasting peace to the region. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the article: Rise of […]