Why in news? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has started the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostic List for the first time since its inception in 2019. What is the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)? Published by: ICMR In 2018, WHO has recommended the development and implementation of NEDL to facilitate the… Continue reading National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)
150 years of IMD- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. On this occasion IMD launched several initiatives such as Weather Analysis and Forecast Enabling System (WAFES), Panchayat Mausam Seva Portal for farmers, National Framework of Climate Services (NFCS). The Indian Meteorological Department has played a very substantial role… Continue reading 150 years of IMD- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Issues with the Tenth Schedule- Understanding the Tenth Schedule
Source: The post Issues with the Tenth Schedule has been created, based on the article “Understanding the Tenth Schedule” published in “The Hindu” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- polity- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: The… Continue reading Issues with the Tenth Schedule- Understanding the Tenth Schedule
Taiwan’s elections and the Indo-Pacific
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Taiwan’s elections and the Indo-Pacific” published in “Business Standard” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the reactions of major world powers… Continue reading Taiwan’s elections and the Indo-Pacific
What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Source-This post is based on the article “What is ‘prior approval’, and why is it needed before investigating public officials accused of corruption?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court issued a divided verdict on ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to dismiss an FIR… Continue reading What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications
Source-This post is based on the article “Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh which are the key tourist destinations in India have seen little rainfall or snow this winter, leading to a… Continue reading Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications
Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): Addressing Passenger Attacks on Pilots
Source-This post is based on the article “A passenger attacked a pilot. How are airlines expected to respond?” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a passenger assaulted an IndiGo airline pilot following a prolonged delay caused by heavy fog in Delhi. This article explores the responses of… Continue reading Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): Addressing Passenger Attacks on Pilots
Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
Source-This post is based on the article “Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research ” published in “The Hindu” on 17th March 2024. Why in the News? The registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) has been revoked by the Union Home Ministry. Why… Continue reading Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
Adi Shankara
Source: The article is based on “Who are the shankaracharyas — and who was Adi Shankara?” in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the four Shankaracharyas have announced their decision not to participate in the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Who is Shankaracharya? 1) Shankaracharya… Continue reading Adi Shankara
Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Source: The post is based on the article “Maharasta Pench Tiger Reserve becomes India’s First dark sky park” published in “Live Mint” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first international Dark Sky Park. Why Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) marked as Dark… Continue reading Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
