Groundwater extraction shifted the Earth’s axis Syllabus: GS1/ Physical Geography In News In June 2023, the study, ‘Drift of Earth’s Pole Confirms Groundwater Depletion as a Significant Contributor to Global Sea Level Rise 1993–2010’, was published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. Findings: Rise in Sea Levels Humans pumped out around 2,150 gigatons of groundwater […]
Fiscal Federalism needs a look-in by the 16th FC Syllabus: GS1/ Constitutional Bodies In Context The Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC) is likely to be appointed soon & The commission may have to face some challenging issues of fiscal federalism. About Fiscal Federalism About: It deals with the division of financial powers as well as […]
World Economic Forum Report: AI in Healthcare Syllabus: GS2/Health/GS3/Science and Technology In News The World Economic Forum has released a report that highlights the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and the importance of public-private collaboration in driving its global adoption. About It aims to spur public-private collaboration to accelerate the responsible application of […]
A model for quality and inclusive education Syllabus: GS2/ Education In Context The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is adopted by the Ministry of Education to rank institutions of higher education in India. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) About: It was launched by the Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD) [now Ministry of Education (MoE)] […]
World Economic Forum Report: AI in Healthcare Syllabus: GS2/Health/GS3/Science and Technology In News The World Economic Forum has released a report that highlights the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and the importance of public-private collaboration in driving its global adoption. About It aims to spur public-private collaboration to accelerate the responsible application of […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Union Minister for Fisheries launch the Report Fish Disease (RFD) App PIB GS-3/Eco What are key features of ‘Report Fish Disease’ App? E Sewa Kendras PIB GS-2/Polity What are E Sewa Kendras? How it is Bridging the digital divide & ensuring justice for All? Goa Roadmap endorsed at […]
In Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent U. S. visit will boost bilateral ties and deepen strategic defence & technology collaboration. Defence & technology collaboration between India & USA The recent announcements that will take the defence ties between the countries to a new high: Potential joint manufacture of General Electric (GE) Aerospace’s F414 engines […]
GOI Unveils Critical Mineral List Syllabus: GS3: Indian Economy/ Science and Technology In News The Government of India, through the Ministry of Mines, is set to unveil for the first time “the list of Critical Minerals for India”. Objective To ensure reduced import dependencies, enhance supply chain resilience and support the country’s net zero objectives. […]
Char Dham Yatra Syllabus: GS 1/Art and Culture In News State Disaster Management data show that as many as 149 pilgrims died in the first 65 days of the annual Char Dham Yatra season in Uttarakhand About Char Dham Yatra Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples […]