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Do North Korea’s trash balloons indicate an escalation?

Why in the news? South Korea has suspended the 2018 peace agreement and announced the possibility of resuming propaganda broadcasts in North Korea following Pyongyang’s release of thousands of balloons filled with trash and human waste into the South. Inter-Korean Peace Agreement, 2018 The 2018 inter-Korean peace agreement refers to several agreements and declarations made… Continue reading Do North Korea’s trash balloons indicate an escalation?

Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequences

Why in the news?  Over 200,000 votes were cast for NOTA in the Indore Lok Sabha constituency. Let’s explore the reasons behind the introduction of this option and what occurs if, in an improbable scenario, NOTA garners more votes than all other candidates. Back2Basics: NOTA in Indian Elections NOTA, which stands for None of The… Continue reading Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequences

SEBI forms panel for reviewing economic structure of clearing corporations  

Why in the news? SEBI forms a committee to review clearing corporations’ ownership and economic structure, aiming to enhance resilience, independence, and neutrality as risk managers. About the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): SEBI is the capital markets regulator in India responsible for regulating the securities market and protecting the interests of investors.… Continue reading SEBI forms panel for reviewing economic structure of clearing corporations  

Neo: A Novel Protein in Bacterial Defense

Why in the News? “Klebsiella pneumoniae” bacteria might employ a newly discovered protein called “Neo” to halt bacteriophage infections. About Neo Protein Discovery Details: Researchers, led by Stephen Tang and Samuel Sternberg, reported the discovery of Neo in a 2023 preprint paper on bioRxiv, while investigating Klebsiella pneumoniae. Neo’s Defense Strategy: Bacteria employ diverse immune… Continue reading Neo: A Novel Protein in Bacterial Defense

Netherlands becomes India’s 3rd Largest Export Destination in 2023-24

Why in the News? During fiscal year 2023-24, the Netherlands emerged as India’s third-largest export market, with a trade surplus expanding to $17.4 billion. India’s Trade with the Netherlands Key Export Commodities: Notable export items to the Netherlands include petroleum products ($14.29 billion), electrical goods, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, showcasing robust growth in these sectors. Continual… Continue reading Netherlands becomes India’s 3rd Largest Export Destination in 2023-24

Tele MANAS cell for Armed Forces

Why in the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in operating a special cell of Tele MANAS. This collaboration, spanning two years, aims to establish a pilot project at the Armed Forces Medical College in… Continue reading Tele MANAS cell for Armed Forces

[5th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Election results 2024: How India read the election, how the BJP reads the result

PYQ Relevance: Q “While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy.” Comment. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2016) Mentor’s Comment: The 2024 Indian general elections… Continue reading [5th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Election results 2024: How India read the election, how the BJP reads the result

Mission Karmayogi: For civil servants who are better prepared and citizen-oriented

Why in the news? The” Indian Institute of Public Administration” evaluated the impact by gathering feedback from supervisors on recently trained staff, and reported enhanced proficiency in data analytics and e-governance tools. Observations Assessed by the Indian Institute of Public Administration Increased Proficiency: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) observed increased proficiency in data… Continue reading Mission Karmayogi: For civil servants who are better prepared and citizen-oriented

Why Federal Polity is the key to more jobs? 

Why in the news? India’s general election results were surprising, defying exit poll predictions. Despite high economic growth, voters, especially informal workers earning under â‚ą10,000 monthly, expressed economic concerns. About the 8% Real GDP Growth in FY24: Growth Not Inclusive: The 8% real GDP growth has not reached the majority of the population, especially informal-sector… Continue reading Why Federal Polity is the key to more jobs? 

A call to action for a sustainable future  

Why in the news? World Environment Day (WED) on June 5th is a global event where people come together to celebrate the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, emphasizing the urgent need to tackle environmental challenges. World Environment Day 2024 Theme Theme: “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience” Highlighting Critical Issues: Focuses on the significant… Continue reading A call to action for a sustainable future  

[pib] CSIR’s PI-CHeCK Project

Why in the News? The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrated the completion of the initial phase of its groundbreaking health monitoring project, ‘Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase’ (PI-CHeCK). What is Phenome? The human phenome refers to the comprehensive set of observable physical and biochemical traits, behaviours, and characteristics exhibited by an individual… Continue reading [pib] CSIR’s PI-CHeCK Project

[pib] FSSAI Directive on Fruit Juices

Why in the News? FSSAI has mandated the immediate removal of any claims stating ‘100% fruit juices’ from labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices by all Food Business Operators (FBOs). FBOs must utilize existing pre-printed packaging materials before September 1, 2024, to comply with the directive. Compliance Guidelines on Fruit Juices Products falling under… Continue reading [pib] FSSAI Directive on Fruit Juices

What is Greedflation?

Why in the News? Political campaigns highlight inequality in India. Accusations suggest billionaires amass wealth through monopolistic control, dictating prices and suppressing real wages. Monopoly Power and Economic Dynamics Monopoly Influence: Billionaires often amass wealth through monopolistic control, enabling them to dictate prices and suppress real wages. Consumption Conundrum: Higher mark-ups under monopolies lead to… Continue reading What is Greedflation?

RobiNOweed: ICAR’s Herbicide-Tolerant Basmati Variety

Why in the News?  Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) launched India’s inaugural non-GM herbicide-tolerant Basmati rice varieties for commercial farming, ensuring improved weed control, cost-effectiveness, and addressing water scarcity and methane emissions in cultivation. About the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) ICAR is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education… Continue reading RobiNOweed: ICAR’s Herbicide-Tolerant Basmati Variety

The delicate balancing of health-care costs    

Why in the news? With growing health disparities and inconsistent access to medical services, the need for fair and sustainable healthcare policies has never been more pressing. Private Healthcare System in India Private hospitals in India, especially those accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), are hubs of… Continue reading The delicate balancing of health-care costs    

India’s GDP growth is impressive, but can it be sustained?

Why in the news? The release of India’s GDP data was eagerly anticipated, especially following the recent upgrade in the “sovereign rating outlook” by S&P. It comes just days before the announcement of the union election results. Back2Basics: Rating Agency A rating agency is a company that assesses the financial strength of companies and government… Continue reading India’s GDP growth is impressive, but can it be sustained?

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