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Sacred Groves of Rajasthan

Context Recently, a unique yatra was taken out through remote villages and hamlets in western Rajasthan to raise demand for the protection of orans or sacred groves. About The participants in the march travelled for 225 km with the pledge to preserve the sacred groves as the lifelines for the desert. Tradition dictates that no […]

Dark Patterns on the Internet

In News Some Internet-based firms have been tricking users into agreeing to certain conditions or clicking a few links. About Dark Patterns These patterns are unethical user interface designs that deliberately make users’ Internet experience harder or even exploit them.  In turn, they benefit the company or platform employing the designs. By using dark patterns, […]

Regenerative Farming

In News Recently, the experience of farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods finds the reduced need for frequent irrigation which conserves water and energy.  What is Regenerative Agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that focuses on soil health. When soil is healthy, it produces more food and nutrition, stores more […]

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

In News Non-tariff issues have recently flagged concerns in the ongoing FTA negotiations with the UK, the European Union, as well as the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement (CECA). Some of the non-tariff issues are carbon emission norms, climate action, labour and gender balance standards. Background There are significant differences between the old FTAs negotiated […]

Good Governance Day

In News Every year December 25 is celebrated as Good Governance Day as it marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Good Governance Day In 2014, the government announced that December 25 would be celebrated as Good Governance Day. Purpose: To increase public access to various government programmes and services via […]

New PM of Nepal

In News Recently the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal for the third time. More about the news About the new PM: Prachanda led the decade-long armed struggle from 1996 to 2006 that ultimately ended with the signing of the Comprehensive […]

Foreseeing Sixth Mass Extinction

In Context Recently a new study led by the University of Hawaii claimed that Earth is witnessing its sixth mass extinction event.  What is Mass Extinction?  A mass extinction is a short period of geological time in which a high percentage of biodiversity, or distinct species—bacteria, fungi, plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates—dies out. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Intranasal vaccine gets clearance as booster option in Covid fight (Health) Learn facts related to iNCOVACC   GS 3 3   For one year from Jan, Govt makes foodgrains free for 81 crore people (Food Security) What is  National Food Security […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 81 cr. people to get free foodgrains for one year (Food Security) Know about  National Food Security Act (NFSA), its achievements, and recent announcements related to it  GS 2 1 Bharat Biotech’s nasal COVID vaccine available as booster (Health) Learn […]

Alleviating the Scourge of Private Healthcare

In News In India, private healthcare needs to be made affordable alongside expanding public healthcare. Key Indicators for Indian Health Sector Poor Ranking: India ranks poorly on multiple health financing indicators.  Meagre Public Health Expenditure: Its public health expenditure as a percentage of its GDP (1.28%) and share of general government expenditure dedicated to health […]