Context: In the budget speech, Finance Minister said that the government will work in “mission mode” to eliminate Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) by 2047. About Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) It is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells (RBC), which carry oxygen …
Context: Majority of the Indian states are at a great risk of damage to the built environment due to climate change hazards, according to a new report ‘Gross Domestic Climate Risk’. About the ‘Gross Domestic Climate Risk’ Report The report was published by Australia-based Cross Dependency Initiative or XDI. XDI is a part of the …
India is a $3.5 trillion economy today and may reach $5.4 trillion by 2027 if the current growth trend continues. The target of reaching $5 trillion economy by 2025 could be somewhat delayed due to global slowdown, but India seems to be on the right path and is doing pretty well. In 2022, India became …
Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 49th meeting, has approved the creation GST Appellate Tribunal. Creation of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Approval: The setting of an appellate tribunal mechanism paves the way for dispute redressal on a national and state-level basis for the first time after the GST rollout in July …
Context: According to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), retail inflation increased to 6.5% in January 2023. About Retail Inflation It is measured by the consumer price index (CPI). The change in the price index over a period of time is referred to as CPI-based inflation, or retail inflation. CPI measures retail inflation …
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UPSC Prelims News of 21 February 2023 Exercise ‘Dustlik’ Context: The 4th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. About DUSTLIK Focus: Joint exercise would focus on joint counter-terrorist operations in the mountainous and semi-urban scenario under UN mandate. The training schedule will focus primarily …
Background: The city of Kolhapur (Maharashtra) is highly benefiting from its progress in the adoption of biogas toilets. About Biogas Toilets in Kolhapur The Bio-Toilet is the one which connects to the Biogas system, which is an off-grid appliance that turns organic waste into cooking gas. The Biogas system takes waste such as food scraps …
Pahariyas Rebellion Raja Jagganath led the Pahariyas rebellion in 1778, which is notable because it was against the British, who had waged a terrible campaign against the Pahariyas, slaughtering and hunting them down. The hill dwellers who lived close to the Rajmahal hills were known as Pahariyas. They engaged in shifting cultivation and subsisted on …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 20 February 2023 The Hindu Editorial Today Violence, in the form of sexual harassment at the workplace, is both direct and structural. Vishaka guidelines were framed by the Supreme Court of India in 1997 The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) annual report available for 2020-21 …
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Background: The story of Morjim and Camorlim Gram Panchayats in Goa show how mainstreaming gender in Gram Panchayat Development Plans can result in inclusive development. About the Case The strategy for development in the Morjim and Camorlim Gram Panchayat: Target to strive for greater and active participation of women in Gram Sabhas for gender-inclusive GPDPs, …
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