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Why in the news? General Upendra Dwivedi became the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on Sunday, succeeding General Manoj Pande. The transition also led to several other senior appointments, including the new Vice-Chief of the Army Staff and several Army Commanders. Source: Dics About Chief of Army Staff: The Chief of Army Staff …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Three new criminal laws have been implemented across India, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC), Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Indian Evidence Act. States are permitted to amend certain provisions of the new Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), despite objections from various Source: TH Key Provisions of the New Laws …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Two deaths in Kerala have been attributed to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, with a 5-year-old from Malappuram and a 13-year-old from Kannur succumbing to the infection in May and June. An increase in cases is linked to unhygienic stagnant water and high temperatures Source: Upscprep What is primary amebic meningoencephalitis (pam)? Definition: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, developed a method to produce activated carbon from coconut husks for supercapacitors. This eco-friendly and cost-effective method could revolutionize sustainable energy storage solutions. Source: TH What is Activated Carbon? Activated carbon is a processed form of carbon with small, low-volume pores that increase …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Prime Minister praised the ‘Karthumbi’ umbrella made by tribal women in Kerala during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio program. Source: NewsonAir About Karthumbi Umbrella: Launched: In 2014 in Attappadi, Kerala, the Karthumbi umbrella brand has produced 3 lakh umbrellas, enhancing tribal living standards and health. Description: Folding canopy with wooden/metal …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors GS 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in the News? The recent Supreme Court judgment in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Ors. vs Union of India & Ors. has brought attention to climate change jurisprudence by recognizing a constitutional …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- GDP growth rate , economic and overall development , Monetary policy and Credit growth , Bond market Focus: This article explores the implications of the inclusion of Indian government bonds in the JP Morgan Bond Index. It discusses the potential benefits, including increased foreign investment, enhanced market liquidity, and lower yields. It also …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? India and Nepal share a deep, broad, and wide-ranging relationship. Various concerns of the people in both countries need to be addressed. The recent momentum in partnership and progress between India and Nepal should …
Read MoreAbout Andaman And Nicobar Island: History: Early Colonial Era and Japanese Occupation Established as a British penal colony post-1857 War of Independence for Indian revolutionaries. Occupied by the Japanese during World War II (1942), later liberated by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943. Returned to British control after Japanese surrender in 1945, transferred to India …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Focus: The academic year of 2022-23 was marked by unprecedented delays in admissions to all university programmes. Introduction of the NTA and CUET Regime Unprecedented Delays: The academic year 2022-23 saw significant delays in admissions due to …
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