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Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi emphasizes India’s role in global food security at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists. India is now a food surplus country, contributing to global food security. The government focuses on sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices. India’s agricultural policies are geared towards supporting small farmers and promoting organic …
Read MoreWhy in the News? WHO recommends two malaria vaccines, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat mosquito-borne diseases. Malaria remains a significant health concern in many parts of the world, including India. The use of repellents and vaccines is crucial in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Recent advancements in vaccine development offer new hope for controlling malaria. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Renowned classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away at age 83. She was a prominent figure in popularizing Bharatanatyam in North India. Her contributions to Indian classical dance have been widely recognized and celebrated. Her passing marks the end of an era for Bharatanatyam and Indian classical dance. Details of the Topic …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A four-ringed butterfly, belonging to a family with most members in China, has resurfaced in India after 61 years. The butterfly was recorded in 2018 from the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery was made by a team including a policeman and members of the Bombay Natural History Society …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The West Bengal government has issued a flood alert for the southern parts of the state due to water release from two dams in Jharkhand. Details of the Topic Event: The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) released a massive 75,000 cusecs of water through the Panchet and Maithon dams in Jharkhand, potentially …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Reservation system in India , Fundamental rights , Judicial review Focus : The article explores the Supreme Court’s recent judgment allowing States to sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SC) for the purpose of creating sub-quotas within the broader reservation system. It examines the rationale behind overruling a previous judgment, the debate over the homogeneous nature …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Economy Context The article deconstructs India’s protectionist stance through an anthology by Arvind Panagariya, highlighting themes of India’s trade policy and the West’s double standards in trade negotiations. Introduction The 1990s and Beyond” by Arvind Panagariya offers a comprehensive analysis of India’s protectionist measures. It emphasizes the need for a nuanced …
Read MoreSource:prepcource Syllabus: GS-2: Health Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the news? The recent Budget announcement of a price cut for targeted therapy cancer drugs has brought attention to the affordability and accessibility of advanced cancer treatments. This move aims to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu TB survey revealed that 39% of detected TB cases were asymptomatic, highlighting the importance of using chest X-rays in addition to symptom screening for …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Physical Geography GS 3: Disaster Management Why in the News? Massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, triggered by continuous torrential rainfall on July 30, caused widespread destruction and a death toll of 215. Human activities and natural factors contributed to the disaster, highlighting the need for better land management and warning systems. Source: …
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