Source-This post on Cheaper Cancer Drugs has been created based on the article “Government slashes prices for targeted cancer drugs: All you need to know” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context– The finance minister has… Continue reading Cheaper Cancer Drugs
The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Source-This post on the 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold has been created based on the article “‘One point five degrees’: Has global warming exceeded the much-feared tipping point?” published in “Down to Earth” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– A recent paper by… Continue reading The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
Source-This post on Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games has been created based on the article “Olympics 2024: Rings coloured green” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– Paris will host the 33rd Olympic Games in 2024, making it the… Continue reading Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
[Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary] Enhancing Innovation in Rural India- Explained Pointwise
Innovation is central to the economic growth and development of any country. In the context of rural India, innovative approach provides new ways to solve the problems of rural people and create new opportunities for entrepreneurship development. The focus on enhancement of innovation in rural areas can help in solving the challenges to rural development… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary] Enhancing Innovation in Rural India- Explained Pointwise
Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List
Source- This post on the Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List has been created based on the article “Royal burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty from Assam make it to UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “The Hindu” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Charaideo Moidams,… Continue reading Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List
RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks
Source- This post on the RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks has been created based on the article “Reserve Bank of India releases PCA framework for urban cooperative banks” published in “Business Standard” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new Prompt… Continue reading RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks
Cultural Property Agreement
Source- This post on the Cultural Property Agreement has been created based on the article “India and United States of America sign the first ever ‘Cultural Property Agreement” published in “PIB” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The Cultural Property Agreement was signed on 26th July 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi between… Continue reading Cultural Property Agreement
India Assumes Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)
Source- This post on the India Assumes Chair of ADPC has been created based on the article “India assumes the Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)” published in “PIB” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India assumed the Chair of the ADPC. About Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC): 1. ADPC is… Continue reading India Assumes Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)
Exercise KHAAN QUEST
Source- This post on the Exercise KHAAN QUEST has been created based on the article “INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE KHAAN QUEST” published in “PIB” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Indian Army contingent has departed for Exercise KHAAN QUEST. About Exercise KHAAN QUEST Aspects Description About 1.… Continue reading Exercise KHAAN QUEST
State of the World’s Forests 2024
Source- This post on the State of the World’s Forests 2024 has been created based on the article “State of the World’s Forests 2024: Global efforts curb deforestation, but threats to forests from wildfires and pests remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The “State of the World’s… Continue reading State of the World’s Forests 2024
