UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register Context: Recently, UNESCO has added three revered literary works – Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana – to its esteemed Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This recognition not only celebrates India’s rich literary heritage but also underscores […]
LPG price escalation Context: A recent study sheds light on the prevalent dependence on fuelwood in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, despite government initiatives to promote Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). This reliance underscores concerns about sustainability and the need for accessible alternatives. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity, Government intervention […]
India Showcases Forest Conservation and Sustainable Management Efforts at UNFF 19 Context: India’s active participation in the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), held at the UN Headquarters in New York from May 6th to 10th May 2024, was marked by […]
Advancements in Karmayogi Bharat Initiative Context: In Mumbai, the 12th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Karmayogi Bharat convened, marking significant progress in the initiative. Relevance: GS-2 (Governance) Highlights: The Board celebrated two significant achievements: surpassing 1 crore course enrolments and offering over 1000 […]
Carbon farming Context: In recent years, carbon farming has surfaced as a hopeful strategy for fostering sustainable agriculture. Relevance: GS-03 (Conservation) What is Carbon farming: Carbon farming, also known as carbon sequestration, is an agricultural management approach aimed at enhancing the land’s capacity to store […]
Tribal Community Participation in Voting Context: Tribal community engagement in voting flourishes as the Election Commission of India’s outreach initiatives yield positive results. Relevance: GS – 2 (Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Related to SCs & STs) Highlights: Over the past two years, the Election […]
SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal Context: The Supreme Court recently granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case till June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha election. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Definition and Types of Bail: Bail serves […]
India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee Holds 4th Session in Accra Context: Recently, the 4th Session of the India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee convened in Accra, marking another milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Relevance: GS-2 (International Relations) Key highlights: During the meeting, both delegations […]
Sixteenth Finance Commission Seeks Public Input on Terms of Reference Context: The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC) has opened its doors to suggestions and viewpoints from the general public, institutions, and organizations concerning matters within its terms of reference. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Key details: Constituted in […]
Aravalli Range Context: The recent Supreme Court order aims to address rampant mining activities in the Aravalli Hills and safeguard the fragile ecosystem of the Aravallis. Relevance: GS-02 GS-01 (Polity, Physical Geography) Issue at Hand: Illegal and unregulated mining practices have inflicted severe damage on […]