India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
Why in the News? PM-KISAN beneficiaries have dropped over 20% from 10.47 crore in April-July 2022 to 8.12 crore. The government launched a “saturation drive” on November 15 to address this decline. Source: The Hindu About Data from Parliamentary reply: In the latest round on November 15, 8.12 crore farmers received Rs 2,000, and an …
Read MoreWhy in the News? On December 25, Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) entered lunar orbit, preceding its planned landing on January 19. Source: France 24 About SLIM: SLIM is launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is a lunar lander mission. It weighs (590 kg at launch) significantly less than previous lunar …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The newly elected government in Rajasthan has announced a significant reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders provided under the Ujjwala Yojana. The new pricing aims to make clean cooking fuel more accessible to the beneficiaries of this flagship government initiative. Source: HT About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A recent study, featured in Scientific Reports, charts significant progress in Huntington’s disease using an unlikely ally: the fruit fly. Source: HealthDirect About the Study Huntington’s patients carry a mutated HTT gene, coding for huntingtin (Htt), a vital protein for nerve cell functioning. Researchers engineered fruit flies to express mutated HTT …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) southern bench takes suo motu cognisance of the ammonia gas leak from Coromandel International Limited in Ennore. Source: Research Gate About National Green Tribunal ( NGT): Establishment: The NGT is constituted under the National Green Tribunal Act of 2010. Powers and Jurisdiction: Established for the efficient …
Read MoreFocus: PM JANMAN represents a comprehensive initiative addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by PVTGs, face challenges like isolation, limited access to services, discrimination, and threats to traditional livelihoods. Source: UGI About PM JANMAN Implemented by The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with State governments and PVTG communities. Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes with …
Read MoreSyllabus GS2 : Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger Why in the News? Childhood undernutrition remains a persistent challenge in India, necessitating accurate measurements for effective monitoring. While using the World Health Organization (WHO) Growth Standards has spurred debates, considering revisions, it is crucial to balance aspirations with practicality and global comparability. Source: Mediaindia.net Persistent …
Read MoreNews: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs CCEA has approved the Minimum Support Price – MSP for Copra for the 2024 season. MSP this year will be rs 300 per quintal higher than last year for milling Copra and rs 250 per quintal higher for ball copra. About MSP: The guaranteed sum that farmers receive …
Read MoreNews: A notice from the University Grant Commission warns students not to pursue an MPhil degree since it is no longer recognized. Universities have also been cautioned by the commission not to provide the curriculum, and applications for the 2023–2024 academic year are forbidden. However, the MPhil degree awarded up until the new legislation’ notice …
Read MoreIssue: Current TB treatment involves a lengthy six-month regimen with potential side effects. Paediatric patients face difficulties with tablet size and taste, leading to non-compliance. Discontinuation risks drug resistance, impacting families and close contacts. Shorter Treatment Regimens is proposed as a Solution. Data/ Facts: India accounts for 27% of global TB cases, posing a significant …
Read More
