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Euthanasia

Euthanasia

Context: France could be the next European country to legalise euthanasia for the terminally ill after the French president called for a law on a “French model on the end of life” within months. What is Euthanasia? It refers to the practice of an individual deliberately ending their life, oftentimes to get relief from an …

India-Bhutan Relations

India-Bhutan Relations

Context: Bhutan King Jigme Wangchuk’s visit to India is anticipated to strengthen the bilateral engagement between the two Nations. What is the Significance of Bhutan for India? Economic significance: India is Bhutan’s largest trading partner and Bhutan provides a market for Indian commodities and is a destination for Indian investment. Strategic significance: Bhutan is important …

Defamation Law

Defamation Law

Context: An Opposition Party MP was recently sentenced to two years of prison over a defamation case. What is Defamation? Defamation: Defamation is the act of communicating false statements about a person that injure the reputation of that person when observed through the eyes of ordinary man. Defamation in India: In India, defamation can both …

Time to Put a Price on Carbon Emissions

Editorial of the Day: Time to Put a Price on Carbon Emissions (The Hindu)

Context: The article is discussing the need to address the environmental destruction caused by economic growth and the role of valuing nature, including through pricing carbon emissions, in mitigating the impacts of climate change. It argues how countries have prioritized economic growth at the expense of the environment, in the absence of a price for …

Mental Illness in India

Stats IQ: Mental Illness in India

Context: According to recent study, majority of people in low- and middle-income countries with mental illness do not receive healthcare, leading to chronicity, suffering and increased costs of care. Highlight of Study In India, mental illness constitutes one-sixth of all health-related disorders. Spending: As many as 20 per cent of Indian households become poor as …

Mahila Nidhi - India's first all-women run Co-operative Bank

Case Study of the Day: Mahila Nidhi – India’s First All-Women Run Co-Operative Bank

Context: The Rajasthan Chief Minister recently approved a proposal for giving 8% interest subsidy on loans obtained by the members of women’s self help groups (SHGs) from Mahila Nidhi — the State’s first-ever women’s cooperative fund. About Mahila Nidhi ‘Rajasthan Mahila Nidhi‘ was launched in 2022, and was formed through Rajasthan Rural Livelihood Development Council …

Current Affairs for UPSC Exam 2023

Current Affairs 4th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Current Affairs 4th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam PM-DevINE Context: The information on PM-DevINE was given by Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, in the Lok Sabha. About PM-DevINE The Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% Central funding, announced in the year 2022. …

Jaldapara national park

Jaldapara National Park, Location, Climate, Flora and Fauna

Jaldapara National Park The Jaldapara National Park has a significant ecological impact and a wealth of species. Previously, it was referred to as the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary. The second-largest home for the critically endangered great one-horned rhinoceros is currently Jaldapara National Park.  The UPSC Syllabus includes Jaldapara National Park and all national parks as a significant topic …

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 3 April 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न ओपेक+ संगठन के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही नहीं है? यह निर्धारित करता है कि सदस्य राज्य कितना तेल उत्पादन करेंगे। OPEC+ वैश्विक तेल आपूर्ति के 50 प्रतिशत से अधिक को नियंत्रित करता है। ब्राजील ओपेक+ के सदस्यों में से एक है। …