Context: The visit of Chinese President Xi to Russia has reaffirmed the close partnership between the two countries despite differences over the war in Ukraine. Decoding the News Cornerstone of the relationship: Attempts to impose a “rules-based order” is nothing but an attempt to halt the march towards an end to the “hegemony” of a …
Context: Minister of State for Health said cancer cases in India will cross the 15 lakh mark by 2025. Highlights of Cancer Burden in India Estimated Numbers Indian Council of Medical Research in December last year had estimated that cancer cases are likely to increase from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025 …
Context: The recently published ‘IPCC’s AR6 Synthesis Report’ suggested that preventing degradation of existing ecosystems more effective than afforestation in mitigating climate change. Background: India’s Pursuit Towards Afforestation India’s NDCs: As part of the NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) to the UNFCCC, India has committed to adding “an additional (cumulative) carbon sink of 2.5-3 GtCO2e through …
Context: The government has been encouraging semiconductor manufacturing in the country, with an aim to make India a global hub for electronic manufacturing with semiconductors as the building block. What are Semiconductors? Semiconductors are materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor (e.g., Copper) and an insulator (e.g., Rubber). This means that semiconductors …
Context: The central government through its ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative has endeavored to honour the unsung heroes, icons and events which have huge significance in the freedom struggle yet are not well known by masses. Some Lesser Known Events in the Indian Freedom Struggle The 1857 rebellion is considered the First War of Independence. …
Context: Recently, an eminent politician has been sentenced to two years jail which shall lead to his disqualification as a Member of Parliament (MP). Constitutional Provisions for Disqualification Articles 102 & 191: Basic disqualification criteria for an MP are laid down in Article 102 of the Constitution and for an MLA in Article 191. Article …
Current Affairs 25th March 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Shaheed Diwas and Bhagat Singh Context: Bhagat Singh was hanged on March 23, 1931, and hence the day is observed as Shaheed Diwas. About Shaheed Diwas March 23 is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas along with January 30, as it was on this day in 1931, that …
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Financial Action Task Force The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental body founded in 1989 to combat money laundering, terrorist funding, and other risks to the international financial system’s integrity. The FATF creates and supports policies and standards to prevent and identify money laundering and terrorist funding, as well as conduct mutual assessments …
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National Parks in Uttarakhand Uttarakhand, also known as the Land of Gods, is a state in northern India that is blessed with natural beauty and is home to some of the most beautiful national parks in the country. These national parks are important for the conservation of various species of flora and fauna that are …
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Gir National Park Gujarat’s Talala Gir is home to the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Sasan Gir), a wildlife refuge and woodland. The Asiatic Lion’s sole recognised habitat is there. It was established in 1965 and is a component of the ecosystem of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests. This article on …
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