Anthropocene Epoch Context: Scientists proposed formalizing the ‘Anthropocene Epoch’ on the geologic time scale, sparking debates on humankind’s impact on Earth. Relevance: GS-01 (Physical geography) Key Highlights: The proposal which is rejected by the Anthropocene Working Group suggests starting the Epoch in 1952 due to […]
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet sanctioned the comprehensive scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, earmarked for execution from 2021 to 2026, with a total budget of Rs. 4797 crores. Relevance: GS-01, GS-02, GS-03 (Government Policies & Interventions, […]
India’s First Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility Context: India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility has been successfully pioneered and trialed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Relevance: GS03 (Science and technology) Key highlights: This achievement puts India amongst a handful of countries with […]
NFHS-5 Insights into Violence, Mental Health, and Women’s Empowerment in India Context: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) showcases an alarming rate of violence against women in India, with significant implications for mental health and homelessness. Besides, Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies & Interventions, Health, Gender) […]