Context The Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023, represents a significant overhaul of India’s broadcasting regulatory framework, aiming to replace the outdated Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995. This proposed legislation seeks to address the evolving landscape of media consumption, Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
India’s Mineral Imports
Context India’s mineral import landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past five years, with total imports soaring by 80% to reach ₹68,633 crore. This surge reflects the growing demand for various minerals essential for industrial growth, technological advancements, and Read More …
Direct-Seeded Rice and Zero-Tillage Wheat
Context The agricultural landscape in India is undergoing significant changes, particularly in the cultivation of rice and wheat. The introduction of innovative technologies is critical to addressing the challenges posed by climate change, labour shortages, and the need for sustainable Read More …
Poor Auction for the Lithium block in Jammu and Kashmir
Context The Ministry of Mines recently scrapped the auction for the lithium block in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K’s) Reasi district for the second time, following poor response from investors. About The government in 2023 found its first lithium deposits in Read More …
Global struggle for a pandemic treaty
Context The global struggle for a pandemic treaty has emerged as a pivotal issue in international health governance, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for a robust framework to address pandemic preparedness, response, and equitable access to medical Read More …
30th meeting of the WMCC
Context Recently India and China held the 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi. About The WMCC on India-China Border Affairs was activated after the face-off at the Line of Actual Read More …
Sub Categorisation of Scheduled Caste Reservation
Context The Supreme Court of India allowed the sub-categorisation of scheduled castes in reservations, allowing wider protection for underrepresented groups in a 6:1 landmark verdict. About The Supreme Court addressed whether sub-class of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is permissible Read More …
Role of Retroviruses in Evolution of Human Genome
Context Most viruses can’t really affect the genome but retroviruses can integrate and reshape the genomes of the hosts they infect. About A virus is an infectious microbe which includes a section of nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) surrounded Read More …
Enhanced Version of Existing CRISPR based Technology
Context Recently scientists have developed an enhanced genome-editing system that can modify DNA more precisely and efficiently than existing CRISPR-based technologies. About The CRISPR-Cas system is a tool to cut, delete, or add DNA sequences at precise locations, establishing distinctive Read More …
Kerala Wayanad Landslides
Context Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, has stated that the disaster in Wayanad is a man-made tragedy, attributing it to the Kerala government’s failure to implement crucial ecological recommendations. About Massive landslides at Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha in Wayanad district buried Read More …