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Context: The first Moscow International Film Week, which commenced on August 23 at the Khudozhestvenny cinema, is placing Indian cinema in the spotlight. The festival, which runs until August 28, is not only showcasing international and domestic films. It is also celebrating Indian storytelling through a range of screenings and events. The opening night featured …
Read More1. Who established the Paralympic Games? The Paralympic Games are credited to their founder, German-British neurologist Ludwig Guttmann, who was born in 1899. He fled Nazi Germany and settled in the UK, where he encouraged spinal injury patients to use sports as a form of rehabilitation. His work resulted in the 1948 founding of the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Role of civil services in democracy Why in the News? The lateral entry, which is designed to bring in new talent from outside to join India’s government jobs, has recently faced challenges due to political issues and discussions about reservation policies. Source: GOI Introduction India’s plan to bring in experts from outside …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Regulatory Directive: FSSAI has advised state to form inter-ministerial committees on reducing use of pesticide in agriculture , discussed in the 44th Central Advisory Committee meeting. Safety Concerns: FSSAI called for cut on use of pesticides in agriculture and encouraged environmental friendly farming, FSSAI stressed consumer’s health protection from risks linked …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued directive to FBOs and the e-commerce platforms to replace or remove all labeling indications such as A1 and A2 types of milk and dairy products. Background: This decision was made after FSSAI embraced a realization that many FBOs were categorizing …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A recent case of vaccine-derived polio (VDPV) has been reported in a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla, Meghalaya, marking the first known case of its kind in the region. While India has successfully eradicated wild polio, the emergence of VDPV raises concerns about vaccine strategies and public health measures. Source : Hindu …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kyiv marks a pivotal moment in India’s diplomatic engagements amidst the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. This visit is the first high-level contact from India since the war began. It underscores India’s delicate balancing act between maintaining strategic ties with both Russia and the West. Global powers, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Kyiv marks a significant shift in India’s foreign policy, highlighting India’s evolving stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and its implications for global diplomacy. Historically, India has maintained a balanced approach towards the conflict, focusing on neutrality and dialogue. However, this visit signals a potential …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole almost a year ago, has begun yielding significant scientific findings. The Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) on the rover has provided new insights into the Moon’s surface composition and geological history. These findings, published in the journal Nature, support the …
Read MoreContext: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been actively advancing India’s space capabilities through a series of landmark missions. Over the past year, significant strides have been made with missions like Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. These missions not only enhance India’s scientific and technological prowess but also position India as a …
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