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09Nov 2023

Odd- Even Scheme

Why in the news? Delhi is considering implementing the odd-even scheme for road rationing to combat air pollution. Air Pollution and Odd – Even Scheme Air quality in the city worsens after Diwali due to increased particulate matter, making such measures important. Past experiences with road rationing in Delhi haven’t significantly reduced pollution but are …

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09Nov 2023

Tuberculosis (TB)

News The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global TB Report for 2022, which highlights the impact of TB in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. What is TB TB, or tuberculosis, is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body, …

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09Nov 2023

Aditya-L1 Mission

News The Aditya-L1 mission, India’s first space-based initiative to study the sun, has reached a significant milestone by capturing the first glimpse of solar flares. Aditya L1 Mission The mission carries the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HELIOS)payload designed for this purpose. Currently en route to the sun-earth L1 point (L1), Aditya-L1 is a …

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08Nov 2023

International Solar Alliance

Relevance GS Paper 2 Important International institutions, agencies and their structure, mandate. Tags: #ISA #InternationalSolarAlliance #Chile #GS2 #UPSC Why in the News? Chile has officially become a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Its membership was confirmed when the Instrument of ISA ratified.. With Chile’s inclusion, ISA now boasts a total of 95 member …

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08Nov 2023

India – Georgia Relations

Relevance   GS Paper 2 India and its neighborhood- relations.  Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Tags: #India #Georgia #IndiaGeorgia #partnership #UPSC #GS2 #BilateralRelations. Why in the News? Comprehensive discussions between India and …

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08Nov 2023

United States- China Relation

Why in the news? The United States and China engaged in talks regarding maritime issues, with a focus on the South China Sea dispute. The US expressed its concerns about what it sees as dangerous and unlawful actions by China in the South China Sea. This meeting follows recent high-level diplomatic efforts in anticipation of …

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08Nov 2023

India-Malaysia

Why in the news? India and Malaysia are co-chairing the 6th India-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting aims to assess the progress of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership in various areas, including politics, defense, security, trade, investment, health, science, technology, culture, tourism, and people-to-people connections. Both countries will discuss regional and multilateral topics …

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08Nov 2023

Central Information Commission

Why in the news? Heeralal Samariya, the Information Commissioner, has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Samariya previously held the position of Information Commissioner within the Central Information Commission. Information Commissioners Anandi Ramalingam and Vinod Kumar Tiwari also took the oath …

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08Nov 2023

Q. Who was Fa Hien? What does he say concerning India?

  Introduction Introduce a brief on the journey of Fa-Hien. Body Write about observations made by Fa-Hien during his visit to India. Conclusion Conclude with Fa-Hien’s invaluable memoirs not only provided a stand-alone account of India’s society and culture but also contributed significantly to the understanding of Buddhism, historical figures, and events. Answer: Fa-Hien, also …

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07Nov 2023

Q. Give an account of social and religious conditions of India in Gupta times.

  Introduction Introduce The Gupta era, spanning from the 4th to 6th centuries CE, represents a captivating phase in Indian history. Body Write about Social and Religious Conditions during Gupta times. Conclusion Conclude with The Gupta period reflected a society where contentment, abundance, and a compassionate ethos prevailed. Answer: The Gupta era, spanning from the …

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