Context: The Union Budget for 2023-24 announced an initiative for mangrove plantation along the coastline and on saltpan lands, under MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes). About the MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) Scheme MISHTI is a new programme that will facilitate mangrove plantations along India’s coastline and …
UPSC Prelims News of 6 February 2023 Chinese Spy Balloon More on the News: The balloon was spotted floating over sensitive areas of Montana in the US. It is the size of three buses and is carrying a “large” payload. The incident forced the imposition ‘ground stop’ on regional airports, forcing the disruption of commercial air …
Background As part of a pilot project under Odisha state’s Reservoir Fishery Policy, 96 entrepreneurs from across Odisha have taken up cage fish farming under the state’s subsidised policy to augment freshwater fish production. About Cage Aquaculture Odisha has one of the highest fish consumption populations in India, and it meets the consumption demand by …
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Context of the Article: The future of white-collar work will see a reduction in jobs as AI will steadily replace them. This is a challenge for countries like India. Author’s Views The author writes about the efficiency and swift responses to the text prompt of ChatGPT and also highlighted the challenges related to the chatbot. …
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Cobalt Ore Cobalt Ore is a hard ferromagnetic element that is silver-white, lustrous, and brittle. It is air-stable and does not react with water. It can be magnetized like other metals. Some of the most common cobalt ores include Cobaltite (CoAsS), Skutterudite (CoAs3) etc. Cobalt Ore is typically mined in countries such as the Democratic Republic …
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Union Budget 2023 for Health and Education Sector In Union Budget 2023-24 speech few policies concerning health care, education, and skill development were unveiled on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as part of the priority of “Inclusive Development.” the construction of nursing schools, multidisciplinary medical device courses, a national digital library for children …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 4 February 2023 The United States early on Sunday shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon that had floated over American airspace for several days, triggering the latest diplomatic crisis amid already worsening relations between the world’s two biggest powers. Beijing reacted angrily to the shooting …
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Context of the Article: The triangular dynamic between the US, Russia and China has long been the principal factor shaping independent India’s geopolitics. Author’s Views Changing dynamics: The new China and Russia alliance and the Russian aggression towards Ukraine, and the deepening confrontation between the West and Russia-China are compelling India to recalibrate its international …
Background In the State of Telangana, traditionally under ICDS-Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), nutritive food was being provided to pregnant and lactating women at the Anganwadi centre as Take Home Ration (THR). About Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) The Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), a component of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme of the Government of …
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UPSC Prelims News of 4 February 2023 Sickle Cell Disease Context: The government of India, under the National Health Mission, supports the states for the prevention and management of sickle cell disease. About Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic single-gene disorder characterized by chronic anaemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction …
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