February, 2023 |

Case Study of the Day: Jal Dal- Children’s Institutions for Water Management

February 18, 2023

Background: The Jal Dal initiative in Godawas village (Barmer district) of Rajasthan has demonstrated the impact of a community driven initiative in terms of resource management. About Jal Dal Initiative Prior situation in Godawas village The Government School in Godawas experienced poor enrolment and attendance rates, due to lack of availability of drinking water. Children …

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El Niño and La Niña

February 18, 2023

Context: Climate models are predicting a potential return to El Niño by May-July 2023, which may lead to a hot and dry summer in most of India. More on the News Triple Dip La Niña: The world has been experiencing La Niña conditions, which began in September 2020 with a short break in June-August 2021, …

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National Guidelines for Organ Transplantation

February 18, 2023

Context: The Union Health Ministry has removed a clause in the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation guidelines that had a provision only for patients less than 65 years of age to register for transplantation. New Guidelines Age Cap: The upper age limit has been removed as there is longer life expectancy. o Earlier, according to the NOTTO …

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Districts of Telangana List, Map, Names, Total Area

February 18, 2023

Districts of Telangana Telangana is a state located in the southern part of India. It was formed on June 2, 2014, as the 29th state of India, after being carved out of the state of Andhra Pradesh. After the formation of Telangana, the state government undertook a process of reorganizing the districts, with the aim …

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Kol Rebellion, History, Uprising, Significance and Leaders

February 18, 2023

Kol Rebellion The adivasi Kol people of Chhota Nagpur staged the Kol rebellion, often referred as as the Kol mutiny in British documents. Native to the region of Chota Nagpur, which was a part of the Bengal presidency during British rule in India, are the Kols. The Kols, Bhils, Hoes, Mundas, and Oraons are a …

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Chaur Uprising, Introduction, History, Reason and Significance

February 18, 2023

Chuar Uprising A string of peasant uprisings against the East India Company that took place between 1771 and 1809 in the vicinity of the West Bengali villages of Midnapore, Bankura, and Manbhum are known as the Chuar uprising. The onerous land revenue policy of the East India Company, which put their economic survival in danger, …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 18 February 2023

February 18, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 16 February 2023 Election Symbols About: The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 empowers the EC to recognise political parties and allot symbols. Under Paragraph 15 of the Order, it can decide disputes among rival groups or sections of a recognised political party staking …

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UPSC Prelims News 17 February 2023

February 17, 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 17 February 2023 Dharma Guardian Context: The 4th edition of joint military exercise, Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Japan. About Dharma Guardian The Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN, an annual training event with Japan, is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced …

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Editorial of the Day: India-US Relationship in a New Tech-Order (ORF)

February 17, 2023

The National Security Advisor of India visited the US for the launch of the U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). iCET announced during the Quad summit 2022 is not just an elevation of India-US strategic partnership but also a step towards adapting to new strategies in …

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Case Study of the Day: Innovating Waste Management- Kakinada

February 17, 2023

Background: Kakinada city in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh has evolved an efficient mechanism, utilizing technological innovation for the collection and processing of solid waste within the last year. About the Waste Management Paradigm in Kakinada The situation in Kakinada before June 2020: Municipal staff collected garbage irregularly and 90% of the daily complaints …

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