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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 …
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, underscoring India’s delicate balancing act between maintaining strategic ties with both Russia and the West. As the global …
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 …
Read MoreContext: 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. …
Read MoreContext: The recent floods in eastern Bangladesh have sparked protests, with some groups blaming India for the deluge. These accusations are linked to the Dumbur dam on the Gumti River in Tripura, India. However, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has categorically denied that the floods in Bangladesh were caused by the dam, …
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