Context As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Cyclone Asna has formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat and adjoining areas of Pakistan. About This is the first cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea in August since 1976. The name Asna, which Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Drone Technology in Indian Agriculture
Context Farmers in Bhagthala Khurd, Kapurthala, and Amritsar are using drones for spraying insecticides on their maize and moong vegetation. About The Indian drone market for agriculture is in its initial levels but suggests a promising growth. In Punjab, 93 Read More …
Grassroots democracy in J&K
Context Grassroots democracy in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) aims to create a bottom-up approach to governance, where local communities have a significant say in decision-making processes. This approach is crucial in a region with diverse cultures, languages, and geographical challenges. Read More …
Arsenic and Fluoride Groundwater Contamination
Context Rajasthan, India’s largest state, is facing a severe crisis of fluoride contamination in its groundwater resources. Among the affected regions, Jaisalmer district stands out as the worst-hit area in the country, with alarmingly high levels of fluoride in the Read More …
INS Arighat Joins Indian Navy as Second Nuclear
Context India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighat, was commissioned into service at Visakhapatnam. About It features several technological improvements compared to its predecessor, INS Arihant. Both submarines share the same reactor and dimensions but Arighat includes advanced layout Read More …
Education For The Tribes
Context The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India recently organized an open house discussion on the critical topic of “Tribal Education in India: Problems, Policies and Perspective”. They organized this event for tribal organizations, scholars, and policy-makers to discuss Read More …
CBDT rolls out Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS), 2022
Context CBDT has recently launched the e- Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2022 aimed at cutting down the legal cases and providing relief to the taxpayers. This initiative is one of the approaches towards the reform of the structure of the resolution Read More …
Air pollution now a major risk to life expectancy
Context The latest findings from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report, published by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, highlight that persistent air pollution could lead to an average loss of 3.4 years of life expectancy for Read More …
Vehicle Scrappage Policy in India
Context The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program or Vehicle Scrapping Policy to create an environment for phasing out undeserving polluting vehicles across the country. About The Program and Policy will be carried Read More …
Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination (WMCC)
Context Recently, the 31st assembly of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs was held in Beijing. About It is an institutional framework set up to facilitate communication, coordination, and management of border-associated issues between Read More …