1. IICA organises roundtable consultation on R&D expenditure by top 1,000 listed companies in India Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● A roundtable consultation held in New Delhi, organised by the School of Business Environment, IICA, with support from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, focused on R&D expenditure by…
1. Kudumbashree example of Kerala’s social progress: CM Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Social Justice Context ● On the 26th anniversary of the Kudumbashree Mission, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised it as a model of women empowerment. ● He highlighted mission’s evolution from local women’s enterprises to providing legal help, loans, and participating…
1. The hyperpoliticisation of Indian higher education Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context ● The article discusses the politicisation of Indian higher education, highlighting historical trends and contemporary challenges. ● It outlines instances of political interference in academic appointments, attacks on academic freedom, and student involvement in campus politics. ● The erosion of…
1. HURDLES ON PATH TO GREEN Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors GS3 – Environment – Environment pollution and degradation Context: The recent heatwave has starkly reminded us of the critical risks posed by climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive global efforts to mitigate these effects….
Economics is the social science that focuses on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. What is an Economic activity? All activities involving money are called economic activities. It is any activity that contributes to that economy. Economic activity occurs when resources such as capital, labour, manufacturing techniques or intermediary products are combined…
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Q1) How will you explain that the anthropogenic factors enhance the intensity, increase the frequency, and amplify the impacts of natural disasters? Substantiate your answers with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted in 15th COP to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is a global initiative that aims…
1. New & Renewable Energy Secretary addresses World Hydrogen Summit 2024, highlights India’s vision and capabilities in Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary of India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, highlighted India’s leadership at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024. He emphasised the…
1. Kerala sounds warning on West Nile Virus; neighbouring States on guard Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● Kerala is facing an early outbreak of vector-borne diseases, including West Nile Fever (WNF), with cases reported even before the monsoon. ● The Health Department has confirmed 10 WNF cases and 2 suspected deaths,…
1. Health advice to take with no pinch of salt Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The article discusses the overshadowed public health issue of hypertension amidst concerns over COVID-19 vaccine risks. ● It highlights global and Indian perspectives on hypertension, public health initiatives like the India Hypertension Control Initiative, and strategies…