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Tamil Nadu accounts for 30% of India’s electronics exports

Why in the news?  Nearly 40% of India’s smartphone shipments over the past two fiscal years originated from a single district Kancheepuram. Context  In FY23, Tamil Nadu emerged as India’s foremost exporter of electronic goods, contributing 30% to the country’s total electronic goods exports in FY24. Historically, the state lagged behind Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka… Continue reading Tamil Nadu accounts for 30% of India’s electronics exports

Katchatheevu Island Conundrum

Why in the news? Prime Minister recently claimed that the then PM Indira Gandhi had given away the island of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka for no reason. About Katchatheevu Island Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island measuring merely 285 acres, lying between India and Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Palk Strait. It was… Continue reading Katchatheevu Island Conundrum

100 Years of Vaikom Satyagraha

Why in the news? This year April 1st marks 100 years of the Vaikom Satyagraha, in Kottayam, Kerala. About Vaikom Satyagraha Vaikom was the epicentre of the Vaikom Satyagraha, which began in 1924. This movement aimed to challenge the ban imposed on marginalized communities from entering the vicinity of the Vaikom Mahadevar Temple in the… Continue reading 100 Years of Vaikom Satyagraha

Recently Awarded GI Tags

Why in the news? Over 60 products from various regions received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag simultaneously, marking the largest batch of GI tags ever granted. What is a GI Tag? A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to… Continue reading Recently Awarded GI Tags

Empathic Voice Interface (EVI): World’s first conversational AI with Emotional Intelligence  

Why in the news? Hume, a prominent research lab and tech firm based in New York, has unveiled Empathic Voice Interface (EVI), world’s first conversational AI endowed with emotional intelligence. What is Empathic Voice Interface (EVI)? Hume’s Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) is powered by its proprietary empathic large language model (eLLM). It can decipher tones,… Continue reading Empathic Voice Interface (EVI): World’s first conversational AI with Emotional Intelligence  

[30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) In light of the recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are… Continue reading [30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy

Global Spread of H5N1 Bird Flu

Why in the news? Since 2020, the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu has been spreading globally, posing a significant threat to both birds and mammals. H5N1 Bird Flu: Details H5N1 originated from a virus outbreak on a goose farm in China in 1996 and has since evolved into a highly pathogenic strain. The virus quickly… Continue reading Global Spread of H5N1 Bird Flu

South East Africa Montane Archipelago (SEAMA) Ecoregion

Why in the news? A recent study has revealed about undocumented biodiversity in the newly recognized South East Africa Montane Archipelago (SEAMA) Ecoregion. What is SEAMA Ecoregion? The SEAMA is a recently recognized ecoregion located in Southern Africa. It spans across northern Mozambique and incorporating Mount Mulanje in Malawi. SEAMA is distinguished by its mountainous… Continue reading South East Africa Montane Archipelago (SEAMA) Ecoregion

UNEP Food Waste Index Report, 2024

Why in the news? The Food Waste Index Report, 2024 was recently released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a UK based non-profit organization. Food Waste Index Report: It tracks the global and national generation of food and inedible parts wasted at the retail and consumer (household… Continue reading UNEP Food Waste Index Report, 2024

Archaeological Survey of India will ‘Delist’ some ‘Lost’ monuments. What’s happening, and why?

Why in the news? Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to delist 18 “centrally protected monuments” because according to them, they lag in National Importance.   What does the “Delisting” of monuments mean? Delisting means that the monument will no longer be protected, conserved, or maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India will ‘Delist’ some ‘Lost’ monuments. What’s happening, and why?

What explains the frequent disagreements between state governments and Governors?

 Why in the news?  Allegations by the regional government (Recently Kerala govt.) on the Centre using the Governor’s position to destabilize state governments have been made since the 1950s. This calls for Governor-state relations. What is the law on Governor-state relations? The Governor, although meant to be apolitical and act on the advice of the… Continue reading What explains the frequent disagreements between state governments and Governors?

[29 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s coal imports

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q) “Despite the adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for Development”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) What are the consequences of Illegal mining? Discuss the Ministry of Environment and Forest’s concept of GO AND NO GO zones for the coal mining sector. (UPSC CSE 2013)  Prelims: Q) Despite having large… Continue reading [29 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s coal imports

Advisory boards under preventive detention laws are not rubber stamps for the government: Supreme Court

Why in the news?  Recently  SCt said that advisory boards should act like a safety net, protecting people’s freedom from the government’s arbitrary use of power.  They need to make sure there’s a balance between the government’s actions and people’s right to be free. About Advisory Board: Article 22 of the Constitution makes it mandatory… Continue reading Advisory boards under preventive detention laws are not rubber stamps for the government: Supreme Court

Tech giants facing EU scrutiny

Why in the news?  The European Commission has initiated investigations into major tech companies like Apple, Meta, Google’s parent Alphabet, and Amazon to enforce fair and competitive markets in the digital industry, following the regulations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).   What is the European Commission?  The European Commission is the executive arm of… Continue reading Tech giants facing EU scrutiny

The countdown to a pandemic treaty

Why in the news? In March 2021, a call for a pandemic treaty by 25 heads of government and international agencies marked a pivotal moment. The WHO Pandemic Agreement’s final negotiations began last week. With approval pending in May, its fate remains uncertain amid debates. Key features of Pandemic Agreement Aim of the Pandemic Agreement:… Continue reading The countdown to a pandemic treaty

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