UPSC Prelims News of 16 February 2023 Marburg Virus Context: The Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg Virus Disease. What is Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)? Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is a severe illness that causes viral haemorrhagic fever in humans (it was formerly known as Marburg haemorrhagic fever). The …
RBI’s recent paper on climate risks is an important and timely measure towards achieving awareness regarding climate risk and its systemic implications amongst its regulated entities (REs). Despite the report showing steps taken by various institutions to respond to this challenge, there are other specific areas which the RBI needs to consider: End-use guidance for sustainable …
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Background: Kenya’s newly-launched Water Police Unit (WPU), aimed at protecting water towers and water infrastructure, can be a game changer in response to water insecurity in the country and across east Africa. About Kenya’s Water Police Unit (WPU) The government formed the specialized Water police unit to curb the rising cases of vandalism and theft …
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Context: Finance Minister announced the allocation of Rs 5,935.38 billion to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in annual budget 2023-24. Highlights of Defence Budget Overall Component of Defence Budget: 2023-24 budget represents a 13-percent increase over the previous year’s allocations. All the three key components of the MoD’s budget—MoD (Civil), Defence Pension, and Defence Services—have …
Context: A new study has found that inactive volcanoes contributed 66% to sulphate emissions, known to cool the planet, in the preindustrial era. Key Findings of New Study Emission from Inactive Volcanoes: Previous studies estimated that the amount of sulphur dioxide released by volcanoes is smaller compared to anthropogenic sources. New study reveals that inactive …
Context: Recently, the Russia said that it would be “inappropriate” to extend the Black Sea grain deal unless sanctions affecting its agricultural exports are lifted and other issues are resolved. What is Black Sea Grain Initiative? Background: Ukraine exports around 45 million tonnes of grain to the global market each year. After the Russian invasion, …
Context: Recently, the Union government hiked the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). What are Windfall Profits? Windfall profits are sudden and unexpected gains in profit that a company or individual experiences as a result of unforeseen events or circumstances. …
Reform Movement in North India Swami Dayanand Saraswati (1824–1833) led the Reform Movement in North India and established the Arya Samaj in 1875. This society worked to eradicate the caste system, rituals, priesthood, idolatry, polytheism, and animal sacrifice. Reform movement in North India is one of the important topics of Modern History; this article has …
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Anglo-Bhutanese War The Bhutanese army was defeated in the Anglo-Bhutan war, commonly known as the Duar War. The “Treaty of Sinchula,” which was signed on November 11, 1865, brought about peace. In exchange for an annual subsidy of 50,000 rupees, Bhutan granted the British control over areas in the Assam Duars and Bengal Duars as …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 15 February 2023 With a view to bolstering the social and security framework along the China border, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved raising of seven new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and allocated ₹4,800 crore under the Vibrant Villages Programme to stop …
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