A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

Source: This post is created based on the article “A tall order”, published in Business Standard on 23rd December, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3, Environment, Biodiversity Conservation News:  15th Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, has managed to conclude Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreement. The agreement may prove… Continue reading A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail?” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are J&K Land Grant Rules-2022?3 What did the previous rules provide for?4 What do the new rules provide for?5 What is the… Continue reading Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail?

Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Minority Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the Scheme. Note: Nai Roshni scheme has now been merged as a component of Pradhan… Continue reading Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme

Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022

Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in 2022? Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya… Continue reading Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022

Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats

Source: The post is based on the article “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal document?3 What is Project Lion?4 What is the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats(IDWH) Scheme? What… Continue reading Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats

Gene Therapy: Approaches, Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Gene Therapy?3 What are the various approaches to Gene Therapy?4 What are the benefits of Gene Therapy?5 What are the challenges associated with Gene Therapy?6 What are the ethical concerns related to Gene Therapy?7 What should be the approach going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction Scientists in the United… Continue reading Gene Therapy: Approaches, Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy

Source: The post is based on the article “India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is happening in Myanmar?3 What has the United Nations decided to do?4 Why has India abstained from voting? What is the News?… Continue reading India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy

Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Culture has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government to support and promote… Continue reading Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists

The Urban Learning Internship Programme (TULIP)

Source: The post is based on the article “The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about “The Urban Learning Internship Programme (TULIP)”. What is The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)? Launched by:… Continue reading The Urban Learning Internship Programme (TULIP)

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2022 – 2nd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2022 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2022 – 2nd week

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