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In news: Galapagos Islands

Chinese ships are frequently entering Ecuador’s waters for commercial fishing near the Galapagos Islands. Try this question from CSP 2018: Q.Which one of the following can one comes across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca? (a) Bali (b) Brunei (c) Java (d) Singapore The Galapagos Islands Renowned worldwide for its unique species, the… Continue reading In news: Galapagos Islands

Species in news: Hoolock Gibbons

Hoolock Gibbons, the only species of apes found in India, are threatened with extinction in the Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur, a report has claimed. Try this PYQ from CSP2013: Q.Consider the following pairs: Protected area:: Well-known for Bhitarkanika, Orissa:: Salt Water Crocodile Desert National Park, Rajasthan:: Great Indian Bustard Eravikulam, Kerala:: Hoolock Gibbon… Continue reading Species in news: Hoolock Gibbons

Issues metropolitan cities face

Metropolitan cities of India suffers from various issues. This article analyses such issues and suggests some steps to deal with them. Inadequate public health infrastructure India’s public health expenditure in 2018 was a mere 1.28% of GDP. According to the World Bank, India’s out-of-pocket health expenditure was 62.4% in 2017, against the world average of… Continue reading Issues metropolitan cities face

Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has unveiled a new platform to help accelerate the global reduction in food loss and waste. Try this PYQ from CSP 2016: Q. The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? To provide… Continue reading Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)

The CHRI has released a report on “Eradicating Modern Slavery: An assessment of Commonwealth government progress”. Try this PYQ from CSP 2012: Q.Consider the following statements: The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution All the territories/countries once under the British Empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members Which of the statements given… Continue reading Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)

What is Black Rain?

Ahead of the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima, a Japanese court has recognised 84 survivors of the post-nuclear explosion “black rain” as the atomic bomb survivors. This would enable them to avail free medical benefits. Try this question from CSP 2011: Q.Acid rain is caused by the pollution of the environment by: (a) Carbon dioxide and… Continue reading What is Black Rain?

Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance: A strong EC Act is still needed

As the Union government announced massive reforms as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.  All attention went to three agriculture sector ordinances related to farmers’ trade, contract farming and amendments in the Essential Commodities Act. Try this question for mains: Q.Discuss how Essential Commodities Act works to maintain fair prices of commodities for consumers. Recent… Continue reading Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance: A strong EC Act is still needed

How aerial seeding is helping plantation in hard-to-access Aravalli regions?

The Haryana Forest Department has started aerial seeding across the state on a pilot basis with special focus on the Aravalli region. Do you know? The Aravalli range is considered the “lungs” of the polluted National Capital Region. What is Aerial Seeding? Aerial seeding is a technique of plantation wherein seed balls – seeds covered… Continue reading How aerial seeding is helping plantation in hard-to-access Aravalli regions?

Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets

The five Rafale fighter jets that landed in Ambala will resurrect the Number 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Try this PYQ from CSP 2018: Q.What is “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news? (a) An Israeli radar system (b) India’s indigenous anti-missile programme (c) An American… Continue reading Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets

Digital divide in India

The COVID-19 induced lockdown highlights India’s great digital divide. Practice question for mains: Q.What are the various facets of Digital Divide in India? Discuss how the Digital India initiative has impacted ruling out India’s digital divide? What is Digital divide? A digital divide is any uneven distribution in the access to, use of, or impact… Continue reading Digital divide in India

What is the Gandhi-King Initiative?

A Bill to promote Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr’s legacies has been passed in American Senate. Practice question for mains: Q. Discuss how the civil rights movement in America is paralleled by India’s freedom struggle under Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi-King Initiative The initiative is an exchange program between India and the U.S. to study… Continue reading What is the Gandhi-King Initiative?

[pib] Atal Innovation Mission launches ‘AIM-iCREST’

NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), has launched AIM iCREST – an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem, focused on creating high performing Startups. Note the following things about AIM-iCREST 1) Meaning of the acronym as it gives the central idea of the initiative 2) Aims and objective 3) Technological partners AIM-iCREST AIM… Continue reading [pib] Atal Innovation Mission launches ‘AIM-iCREST’

The South Asian-Gulf Migrant Crisis

The pandemic has exacerbated the plight of the migrant workers in the Gulf countries. This article examines the issue and suggests the ways to deal with it. Context The Covid-19 exposed the precarious conditions of migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Employers have used the crisis as an opportunity to retrench masses… Continue reading The South Asian-Gulf Migrant Crisis

What is Green-Ag Project?

The Union government has launched the Green-Ag Project in Mizoram, to reduce emissions from agriculture and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Note the following things about Green-Ag Project: 1)Core objective 2)Implementing agencies 3)Regions of Implementation Green-Ag Project The Green-Ag project is designed to achieve multiple global environmental benefits in at least 1.8 million hectares (ha) of land… Continue reading What is Green-Ag Project?

Ammonia Pollution in Yamuna River

For the second time in a week, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) had to reduce water production capacity by 25 per cent after high levels of ammonia were detected in the Yamuna River. Try this PYQ from CSP 2019: Q. Consider the following statements: Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment. Cattle release ammonia… Continue reading Ammonia Pollution in Yamuna River

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