Context Globalisation and modernization along with Technology adoption have become a cutting edge trend and necessity to perform in almost all aspects of life nowadays. Though it has both positive and negative impacts, focusing the positive impact of it on Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
School safety and Security Guidelines
Context Recently due to the ongoing safety, security aspects of students in academic institutions were highlighted in the news which attracted several guidelines to address the concerns. The recent directions as issued by the Ministry of Education recently on formulation Read More …
Centre rolls out guidelines for seaplane operations in India
Context Union Minister for Civil Aviation, has launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India under RCS-UDAN. About Seaplane Operations Seaplanes can land and take off from the ocean. Waterdromes are for landing and taking off seaplanes. India had seaplane Read More …
Mercury bomb’ in Arctic
Context Researchers analyzing sediment in Alaska’s Yukon River observed that eroding permafrost is contributing mercury-laden sediments to the river. About In the Arctic, plants absorb mercury, then die and become a part of the soil, which subsequently freezes into permafrost. Read More …
India aims to be $30tn economy by 2047
Context India’s economic aspirations have continually been grand, and rightly so. But the query is if India can reach the exceptional milestone of becoming a $30 trillion financial system by 2047. About According to NITI Aayog, India’s GDP is projected Read More …
Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power
Context Because of the global energy crisis and depletion of natural resources, there is an acute need for renewable energy sources for every aspect of life. As a result, hydropower is a key renewable energy source, but its development raises Read More …
The Impact of E-commerce on Retail Growth
Context Nowadays, due to the globalisation and modernisation of technologies in the present scenario, every sector has attracted attention for automatization and becoming technologically efficient. And due to which, the rise of e-commerce has drastically transformed the retail industry, creating Read More …
What Are The New Rules For Foster Care In India?
Context In light of the developmental need of children, recently, The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has recently introduced significant revisions to the Model Foster Care Guidelines, expanding the scope of foster care to include single individuals. Read More …
Climate change is making flooding worse
Context Recently a new study conducted by Researchers has predicted that the incidence of flooding worldwide could spike by 49% between 2020 and 2100 if the world keeps on emitting greenhouse gases in its quest for development. About Researchers created Read More …
Nanotechnology in drug Delivery
Context A unique method of drug delivery has been developed with the use of polymeric nanoparticles. About A group of scientists have used a chitin synthesis fungicide, Nikkomycin, to expand Nikkomycin loaded polymeric nanoparticles. Chitin is the chief component of Read More …