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27Aug 2024

INDIA’S BIOECONOMY POLICY: A GLOBAL VISION

Why in the News? India’s new Bioeconomy coverage aims to put the u . S . As a global chief in biotechnology, with fast quarter increase and formidable targets, drawing international popularity for its improvements. source:cgwall Global Leadership and Recognition: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that India is becoming a Global Biotech Powerhouse underneath …

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27Aug 2024

CHANDRAYAAN’S PRAGYAN ROVER OFFERS EVIDENCE OF MAGMA OCEAN ON YOUNG MOON

Relevance: GS – 3 : Science and Technology – developments. Why in the news? Pragyan, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission rover, moved about 100 meters from the landing zone in two weeks. During the trip, it occasionally stops to use its instruments to check the moon dust. As the long lunar night approached, Pragyan led the crew …

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26Aug 2024

PARALYMPICS AND RELATED UPDATES

1.  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 …

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24Aug 2024

DEATH OF A REFORM

Syllabus: 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 …

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24Aug 2024

FSSAI URGES STATES TO FORM COMMITTEES FOR PESTICIDE REDUCTION

Why 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 …

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24Aug 2024

FSSAI ORDERS REMOVAL OF A1 AND A2 CLAIMS FROM MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCT PACKAGING

Why 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 …

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23Aug 2024

UNDERSTANDING VACCINE-DERIVED POLIO AND ITS IMPLICATIONS

Why 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 …

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23Aug 2024

MODI’S DIPLOMATIC TIGHTROPE IN KYIV AS U.S. AND RUSSIA WATCH CLOSELY

Why 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, underscoring India’s delicate balancing act between maintaining strategic ties with both Russia and the West. As the global …

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23Aug 2024

A GLIMPSE INTO ONGOING INDIAN SPACE MISSIONS

Context: 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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23Aug 2024

THE KURSK GAMBIT – UKRAINIAN TACTICS AND THE REALITIES OF MODERN WARFARE

Context: In a surprising move, Ukrainian forces launched an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region, signaling a shift in tactics and opening new fronts in the ongoing conflict. This audacious maneuver aims to disrupt Russian operations and create strategic dilemmas for Moscow, showcasing Ukraine’s resolve and its ability to conduct offensive operations even beyond its borders. …

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