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 […]
Mid-day Meal Scheme
Context: Responding to criticism on not starting mid-day meals despite opening of schools a week ago, the Delhi government said that it has been distributing dry rations instead as only half of the students were attending its schools. For 100% children to get the benefit of mid-day meal, door to door delivery of dry ration […]
Meta’s AI Supercomputer
Context: Facebook-parent Meta announced that it is building an AI supercomputer, the AI Research SuperCluster (RSC). The company said that this will be the fastest supercomputer in the world once fully built by mid-2022. The device is said to accelerate AI research and help in building the metaverse, the next major computing platform. Relevance: GS III- […]
Leprosy
Context: According to the latest report by the Leprosy Mission Trust India, the Covid-19 pandemic and its ensuing recommendations on social distancing and lockdowns caused a fall of 62.5% in the detection of active leprosy cases between April and September 2020 in four States — Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the […]
India on Ukraine Crisis
Context: At an emergency meeting called by the UNSC on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India said the immediate priority was de-escalation. The meeting came after Russia’s President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: 6 takeaways from New Delhi’s statement at the […]
Fundamental Duties
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and states in a writ petition seeking the enforcement of the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of India. The petition, argues that citizens have a duty to uphold the ideals of the country and to contribute to its growth and betterment, […]
EU-India Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Context: Europe and its key Indo-Pacific partners are joining forces to deliver a positive agenda for the region at the ministerial Forum to be held in Paris. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies and development affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: European Union (EU) What is the Indo-Pacific Region? Importance of Indo-Pacific for EU […]
Non Fungible Tokens
Context: NFTs are gaining massive popularity now because they are becoming an increasingly popular way to showcase and sell digital artwork. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Money and Banking) Dimensions of the Article: What are Non fungible tokens( NFTs)? How do NFTs work? Difference between NFT and cryptocurrency Risks associated with buying NFTs What are […]
Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Swapping Policy
Context: NITI Aayog is holding a consultation on the upcoming electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping policy. Relevance: GS III- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc Dimensions of the Article: What is battery swapping? How will the Battery Swapping Policy work? Advantages of Battery Swapping Barriers to Battery Swapping About Electric Vehicles: National Electric Mobility […]
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Norms
Context: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) inspected a bungalow owned by a Union Minister for alleged violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article What are CRZ norms? Salient Features of CRZ Rules: What are CRZ norms? In India, the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules govern human and […]