Non-Communicable Diseases Part 1 Non-Communicable Diseases: A non-communicable disease (NCD) is an infirmity that cannot be transmitted directly from one person to another. NCDs, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for 74% of all deaths worldwide. More […]
In U.S. actions, the worry of global trade lawlessness #GS-03 External Sector For Prelims World Trade Organization (WTO): The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates trade between nations. World Trade Organization and two Bretton Woods Institutions, IMF and World […]
PIB Analysis 23-12-22 AMRUT Scheme Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched on 25th June 2015 in selected 500 cities and towns across the country. The Mission focuses on development of basic infrastructure, in the selected cities and towns, in the sectors […]
Greenwashing #GS-03 Climate Change For Prelims Greenwashing: Greenwashing can be defined as the practice of projecting a company’s products as more environmentally friendly or as having a bigger positive influence on the environment than they actually do. This is seen as an attempt to capitalize […]
Cervical Cancer Vaccine #GS-03 Science and Technology, #GS-02 Healthcare For Prelims Cervical Cancer: Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix (the lowermost part of the uterus) and results in the formation of a malignant tumour there. Cervical […]
Taliban and Shariah Law #GS-02 International Relations For Prelims Taliban The word Taliban means “students” in the Pashto language which is the language of ethnic Pashtuns. The organisation was founded in September 1994, by Mullah Mohammad Omar and 50 students in his hometown of Kandahar. […]
Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ) #GS-03 Biodiversity Conservation For Prelims Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ): ESZs also known as Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. They are created to be the “shock absorbers” to the […]
