Source-This post on Climate Change and Electoral Politics in India has been created based on the article “Climate change, a passing cloud in Indian politics” published in “The Hindu” on 21 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context-The article highlights the lack of attention given to climate change… Continue reading Climate Change and Electoral Politics in India
Safe motherhood
Source-This post on Safe motherhood has been created based on the article “Spotlighting pre-eclampsia, ensuring safe motherhood” published in “The Hindu” on 21 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context– The article highlights the significance of identifying and screening pre-eclampsia for… Continue reading Safe motherhood
International Year of Millets – Achievements and Shortcomings
The closing ceremony for the International Year of Millets was held by the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome on March 29 this year. The ceremony was closed on a positive note of sustaining the momentum built on the back of a successful International year of millet programme. It was in March 2021, at the… Continue reading International Year of Millets – Achievements and Shortcomings
RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing
Source-This post on RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing has been created based on the article “RBI’s proposed framework to administer project financing” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Recently the RBI released draft regulations for consultation to enhance the regulatory framework for financing projects with long gestation periods in infrastructure,… Continue reading RBI’s Proposed Framework for Project Financing
Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Source-This post on Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme has been created based on the article “What is Copernicus Emergency Management Service, called in to locate Raisi’s chopper?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 May 2024. Why in News? Following a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the European Union… Continue reading Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Aircraft Turbulence
Source-This post on Aircraft Turbulence is based on the article “‘Severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight leaves 1 dead: When can turbulence become dangerous?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? A person died and several others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight experienced “severe turbulence” en-route. About… Continue reading Aircraft Turbulence
Psychedelics
Source-This post on Psychedelics is based on the article “A psychedelic high” published in “Down to Earth” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers are advocating for domestic clinical trials of psychedelic drugs, motivated by the increase in global trials and the low effectiveness of existing medications in treating mental health issues. About… Continue reading Psychedelics
Genetic Drift
Source-This post on Genetic Drift is based on the article “Genetic drift, not natural selection, identified as main factor driving speciation in endangered pupfish species” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have discovered a new species within the genetic family of an endangered pupfish native to south-central New Mexico. The emergence… Continue reading Genetic Drift
Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Source-This post on Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) is based on the article “Explained: The history of Supreme Court orders against illegal mining in Sariska reserve” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Rajasthan government to close 68 mines that are operating within a 1-kilometer… Continue reading Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Pig Butchering Scam
Source-This post on Pig Butchering Scams is based on the article “Pig-butchering stock market get rich quick scam: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp used to steal lakhs from investors; tactics used, how to stay safe” published in “Economic times” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Pig Butchering Scams are on the rise globally including in… Continue reading Pig Butchering Scam
