Global Report on the Food Crises Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context The Global Report on the Food Crises (GRFC) 2023 was recently released. About the Global Report on the Food Crises The GRFC is produced by the Food Security Information Network in support […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Sri Lankan President’s visit to India The Hindu: (Page 1) International Relations What is the significance of the Sri Lankan President’s visit to India? Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) The Hindu: (Page 10) Governance What is Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK)? Its Significance India mulls green power trade […]
Anticyclones and Heat Domes Syllabus: GS1/ Geography In News: The US’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced recently that June was the Earth’s hottest June since the record-keeping of global temperatures began 174 years ago. Factors behind soaring temperatures According to scientists and experts, a number of factors are fueling the soaring temperatures in […]
Advancing quantum technology by strengthening security Syllabus: GS3/ Science & Technology, Indian Economy & Related Issues, Growth & Development In News India must develop its quantum technologies soon, not just to solve the domestic issues but also to guard the nation from foreign security threats. About Quantum Technology About: It is based on the principles […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Delimitation Commission The Hindu Polity and Governance What are the roles and responsibilities of the Delimitation Commission? Kerch Bridge The Hindu International Relations Why is the Kerch Bridge attack significant? National Health Mission (NHM) The Hindu Health What are the key features of the National Health Mission (NHM)? […]
Marital Rape Syllabus: GS1/Society In News The Supreme Court would list a batch of petitions pertaining to the matters related to marital rape. What is Marital Rape? ‘Marital rape’ refers to the act of forcible sexual intercourse by a man with his wife without her consent. While rape is a serious crime in India, marital […]
Research in India Syllabus: GS3/ Science & Technology In Context Among the most important pieces of legislation slated to be tabled in the current monsoon session of Parliament is the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023. Status of the Research field in India Spending on research: For many years, India’s spending on research has lagged […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) The Hindu Polity and Governance What is the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)? Its Aim The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023 The Hindu Polity and Governance What are the key features of the Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023? Volatility of tomato prices The […]
Online Abuse Among Students Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In Context Recent research on technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) indicate that, online abuse disproportionately affected young women. About Technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) Technology-facilitated sexual violence can take many forms, such as morphed images, sexualised blackmailing and bullying, digital flashing, rape threats, and explicit comments and […]
Unwanted Girl Child: Nakoshi Syllabus: GS1/ Social Issue, GS2/ Government policies & interventions In News Priyanka Jagtap in her paper, ‘The Forgotten Nakoshis of Satara: A Renaming Programme Examined’ explores the cultural practice favouring sons over daughters. About Nakoshis: In many regions in India, demeaning names or names that translate to ‘unwanted’ are given to […]