UPSC Prelims News of 27 February 2023 ‘Zombie Drug’ Xylazine Context: A new drug known as Xylazine or “tranq” has caused major havoc in cities across the United States by causing deadly symptoms such as skin rotting. About the ‘Zombie drug’ Xylazine Xylazine, also known as “tranq”, is a medication that is primarily used in …
StudyIQ All India Mock Test 2023 Result Dear Students, We recently conducted an All India Mock Test on February 23, 2023, and we were thrilled to see the participation and dedication of so many students. We had promised to award the top 50 students on the test with SIP+ revision booklets, but unfortunately, we have …
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India, along with Nepal, has achieved the TX2 goal of doubling the Tiger population, envisioned under the Global Tiger Initiative of the World Bank. Global Tiger Initiative of the World Bank was part of the first tiger range countries summit held at St Petersburg in 2010. The summit also codified a Global Tiger Recovery Programme …
Background: A climate-smart agriculture model has been implemented in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, by an NGO named Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP). Marathwada is recognised as one of India’s most drought-prone areas. About the Climate-smart Agricultural Model The prior situation before implementation of model: Marginal farmers grew cash crops, which required more water, chemical fertilizers and …
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Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has laid out a nine-point action plan for how countries should treat crypto assets. What are Crypto Assets? Digital Assets: Crypto assets are purely digital assets that use public ledgers over the internet to prove ownership. Technology: They use cryptography, peer-to-peer networks and a distributed ledger technology (DLT) – …
Context: According to a study, India is falling short of meeting more than half of the indicators under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seven years before the 2030 deadline. About Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action …
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Context: Recently, the Prime Minister addressed the 98th edition of the monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Highlight PM spoke of several musical instruments and folk artists who he hoped would “continue to inspire everyone at the grassroots towards making performing arts more popular”. Sursingar It is a stringed musical instrument that is similar to …
Vernacular Press Act British India passed the Vernacular Press Act (1878) to restrict press freedom and prevent criticism of British policies, especially the resistance that had risen since the start of the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80). The Act was proposed by Lytton, the Viceroy of India at the time, and on March 14, 1878, the …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 25 February 2023 The formal launch of the Indian Oil Corporation’s patented solar cook-stove. India Energy Week 2023 (February 6-8, 2023 in Bengaluru as part of the G-20 calendar of events) The quest for renewable and decentralised technology in poor households has closely followed energy …
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Ilbert Bill Ilbert Bill was introduced by Ilbert Bill. The Viceroy of Ripon’s administration in 1883 saw the introduction of the Sir Courtenay Pergine Ilbert-written Ilbert Bill, a piece of legislation. According to the law, Europeans could be tried by Indian courts. British citizens were exempt from being tried by Indian judges in 1873 prior …
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