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In news: Tobacco Board  

Why in the news? The Tobacco Board has authorised a crop size of 100 million kg for Karnataka during the year 2024-25. Tobacco in Indian Economy   It is a drought tolerant, hardy and short duration crop which can be grown on soils where other crops cannot be cultivated profitably. In India, Tobacco crop is… Continue reading In news: Tobacco Board  

Insights from the WMO’s State of the Climate Report, 2023

What is the news- The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) recent State of the Climate report highlights unprecedented climatic shifts, with numerous indicators reaching record levels. About World Meteorological Organization It is an intergovernmental organization and a specialized agency of the UN for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. It was established… Continue reading Insights from the WMO’s State of the Climate Report, 2023

PIB’s Fact Check Unit: Combating Misinformation in India

Why in the news? Weeks ahead of the election, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday notified the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit (FCU) as the designated body to flag misinformation about Central government departments to social media platforms. Why PIB? Under the GoI (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, the Ministry of… Continue reading PIB’s Fact Check Unit: Combating Misinformation in India

[20 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Ties that epitomize India’s neighborhood first policy

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) What is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss. (2013) Q) Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan borders including the Line of Control (LoC). Also, discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard. (2020) Prelims: Q) What is the… Continue reading [20 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Ties that epitomize India’s neighborhood first policy

Onward to Thorium

Why in the News? Recently, at the start of March 2024, our 500-MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) began fuel-loading, marking the successful completion of commissioning trials and rectification of a range of first-of-its-kind equipment in the fast breeder reactor technology. Context: Homi Bhabha’s spirit of self-reliance has enabled the autonomous pursuit of ‘Thorium Goals’. His proposed three-stage strategy aims to develop critical… Continue reading Onward to Thorium

Forest Fires in the Nilgiris

Why in the news? Forest fires have been ongoing in the Coonoor forest range of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu for the past week. Context: The Indian Air Force has recently joined the firefighting operations led by the state forest department. A Mi-17 V5 helicopter has been deployed to conduct numerous Bambi Bucket operations, delivering… Continue reading Forest Fires in the Nilgiris

Changing cancer nomenclature can improve treatment outcomes: doctors 

Why in the news?  Physicians have expressed the necessity to categorize Cancers based on their genetic characteristics. Context: An updated classification system could aid patients in comprehending the reasoning behind their treatment. While two individuals may share the same type of cancer, their therapies could vary due to differences in the biological mechanisms driving their… Continue reading Changing cancer nomenclature can improve treatment outcomes: doctors 

[pib] International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)

Why in the news- The 41st Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is being convened in New Delhi. The IPHE Steering Committee Meetings held biannually serve as a crucial platform for fostering international collaboration and coordination among member countries, stakeholders, and decision-makers. What is a… Continue reading [pib] International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)

[pib] Government e Marketplace (GeM)  

Why in the news- The government’s procurement portal, GeM (Government e-Marketplace), is looking to encourage more and more start-ups and small and micro enterprises to list themselves as sellers. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)  The GeM is a one-stop National Public Procurement Portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various… Continue reading [pib] Government e Marketplace (GeM)  

[19 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

Note4Students:  PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view. [UPSC 2018]“ Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women’s education and women empowerment schemes, what… Continue reading [19 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

Understanding dialysis outcome patterns in India through a nationwide study 

Why in the News?  Recently, there are some findings from a nationwide private haemodialysis network’, the Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia, on the survival of patients receiving haemodialysis in India Context: India has amongst the highest number of patients receiving chronic dialysis, globally estimated at around 1,75,000 people in 2018. Daily, the number of patients on… Continue reading Understanding dialysis outcome patterns in India through a nationwide study 

Many elections, AI’s dark dimension

Why in the news?  With a series of elections to be held across the world in 2024, the potential of AI to disrupt democracies cannot be dismissed. The rapid development of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and its potential evolution into Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could have significant implications for elections. AI and the Electoral landscape… Continue reading Many elections, AI’s dark dimension

How were the new Election Commissioners selected? | Explained

Why in the news?  The President has appointed Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, both retired IAS officers, as Election Commissioners (ECs) to fill up two vacancies in the three-member Election Commission of India Context: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution dictates the appointment of Election Commissioners, granting the Election Commission of India (ECI) authority… Continue reading How were the new Election Commissioners selected? | Explained

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