Source: This post on Roopkund Lake has been created based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ‘skeleton lake’ Roopkund shrinking due to climate change?” published in Times of India on 17th October 2024. Why in news? Climate change is leading to the annual shrinking of Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand. About Roopkund Lake 1. Location: Roopkund Lake is situated… Continue reading Roopkund Lake
Day: October 17, 2024
Mechazilla and its application
Source: This post on Mechazilla and its application has been created based on the article “What is ‘Mechazilla’? The giant arms that caught the massive Starship rocket midair” published in Business Times on 17th October 2024. Why in news? SpaceX has reached a significant milestone in space exploration by landing its Starship rocket using an innovative… Continue reading Mechazilla and its application
A Special Foray
News: NASA’s Europa Mission may or may not find hints of life on Europa, but it will fire a million imaginations 1. Europa Clipper Mission is a NASA Mission to explore Europa, one of Jupiter’s 95 known moons. 2. Europa Clipper is the largest spacecraft NASA has ever built for a planetary mission. The mission… Continue reading A Special Foray
SC verdict today on challenge to Sec 6A of Citizenship Act
News: A five judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court is set to pronounce its verdict on whether 6A of the Citizenship Act is constitutional. 1. Section 6A of Citizenship Act: It is a special provision that was inserted into the Citizenship Act following the Assam Accord in 1985. 2. This section states that foreigners who… Continue reading SC verdict today on challenge to Sec 6A of Citizenship Act
Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Recently, Global Hunger Index 2024 was released by Concern Worldwide (Irish NGO) and Welt Hunger Hilfe (German NGO). India has been placed at 105th position out of 127 countries. In the Global Hunger Index(GHI) 2023, India was placed at 111th position out of 125 countries. The report highlights the failure of the Indian state to… Continue reading Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Centre increases MSP for wheat, five other rabi crop
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for rabi crops for the next marketing season of 2025-26. 1. Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the government established minimum price at which farmers sell their crops to the government. 2. MSP aims to protect farmers from market volatility, ensure income… Continue reading Centre increases MSP for wheat, five other rabi crop
Abject Failure
News: India is ranked 105/127 in the Global Hunger Index 2024, which is a matter of concern. Ensuring food and nutrition security is essential to reap the benefits of demographic dividend. 1. Global Hunger Index, 2024: Global Hunger Index (GHI): It is a comprehensive tool used to measure and track hunger at global, regional, and… Continue reading Abject Failure
How western industrialization led to political and economic advantages over the East
Source: The post how western industrialization led to political and economic advantages over the East has been created, based on the article “Spotlighting the work of the Economics Nobel winners” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Indian Economy Growth and Development Context: The article discusses the Great Divergence,… Continue reading How western industrialization led to political and economic advantages over the East
India’s electronics manufacturing goal
Source: The post India’s electronics manufacturing goal has been created, based on the article “India’s $500 billion opportunity — and how not to lose it” published in “Indian Express” on 17th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The… Continue reading India’s electronics manufacturing goal
Importance of disaster risk insurance
Source: The post importance of disaster risk insurance has been created, based on the article “Why climate change is a national security issue” published in “Indian Express” on 17th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Disaster Management Context: The article discusses the importance of disaster risk insurance in protecting both individuals and the… Continue reading Importance of disaster risk insurance
