Context The problem of AMR remains one of the leading concerns for the world, as many easily treatable infections may become incurable in the future. To address the Universal Health Organization’s Agenda to address negative impacts of AMR WHO has developed first Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Union Cabinet approves ‘Mission Mausam’
Context On September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved “Mission Mausam” to enhance India’s weather forecasting, with a ₹2,000 crore budget over two years. Led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, it aims to improve weather surveillance, modelling, and forecasting Read More …
Cybersecurity: The Pillar of National Progress
Context In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical component for the progress and development of nations. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the importance of securing digital infrastructure cannot be overstated. The Digital Transformation Read More …
Rural Electrification in India
Context A recent study analyzing the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyut Yojana (RGGVY) program, which aimed to provide and improve electricity access to roughly 400,000 Indian villages, has revealed that the benefits of rural electrification were not evenly distributed across different Read More …
Ukraine Conflict: Principles of War
Context India has taken a significant stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and negotiation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently outlined India’s four-point principle aimed at ending the conflict. This approach Read More …
Copper Production in India
Context Though copper demand is poised to surge over the next decade throughout geographies, the production of copper ore in India fell to 3.78 million tonnes (Mt) in FY24 from 4.13 Mt in FY19, as per the Ministry of Mines Read More …
GST Council sets up GoM to review 18% GST
Context Due to the mounting pressures to lower the GST imposed on health and life insurance, the Indian government has constituted a GoM. The scheme to work out the impact of the present taxation structure in place at 18% and Read More …
India-UAE to explore Civil Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Context India and the UAE have taken their political relationship to the next level through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on civil nuclear energy cooperation. The above notable deal was sealed during the state visit to India Read More …
The role of district agro-met offices in supporting farmers
Context District Agro-Met Offices are indispensable units in farmers district activities by offering important meteorological data and recommendations. These offices are in a group of networks that assist the farmers in choosing the best ways that lead to improvement in Read More …
Impact of Arctic Sea ice on Indian Monsoon
Context In a survey researchers from India’s National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), have found that seasonal modifications in the Arctic sea ice is affecting the Indian monsoon. Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall The Indian summer monsoon rainfall (ISMR) Read More …