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1.5 degree Celsius Target

1.5 Degree Celsius Target

Context: According to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports, the annual mean global surface temperature will exceed 1.5 degrees by 2027. 1.5 Degree Celsius Target Background The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released two reports titled “Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update 2023-2027” and “State of Global Climate 2022.” As per WMO, the annual mean global surface …

Enrolment Drives and Improvement in Schools with Community Support in Border Area

Case Study of the Day: Enrolment Drives and Improvement in Schools with Community Support in Border Area

Introduction This case study focuses on the successful implementation of enrolment drives and the subsequent improvement in schools with community support in the Baramulla district, located in the Jammu and Kashmir border area. The region has witnessed persistent socio-political unrest, which has adversely affected education. Additionally, limited infrastructure, lack of awareness about the importance of …

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 27 May 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न पैसिव फंड के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही नहीं है? यह एक निवेश वाहन है जो बाजार सूचकांक को ट्रैक करता है। इन फंडों पर रिटर्न आमतौर पर कम होता है। एक्सचेंज-ट्रेडेड फंड एक प्रकार का निष्क्रिय फंड है। फंड मैनेजर इसके …

Current Affairs for UPSC Exam 2023

Current Affairs 27th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Current Affairs 27th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Rice Fortification Context:   The Union Ministry has recently reinstated that fortified rice which is being distributed through Public Distribution System is safe to consume. What is Fortified Rice? Fortification: Fortification is the addition of key vitamins and minerals such as iron, iodine, zinc, Vitamins A and …

Sedition and its Roots in Rudeness as an Offence

Editorial of the Day: Sedition and its Roots in Rudeness as an Offence (The Hindu)

Context: The article is discussing the similarities between the law of sedition and other provisions that criminalize speech in different countries. It mentions the annulment of the offence of sedition in the Pakistan Penal Code by the Lahore High Court this year. While at the same time, it highlights the situation in India, where the …

GAUTHAN - Multi-Activity Centres for Livelihood Generation in Chhattisgarh

Case Study of the Day: GAUTHAN – Multi-Activity Centres for Livelihood Generation in Chhattisgarh

GAUTHAN  Introduction Gauthan is a unique initiative implemented in the state of Chhattisgarh, India, aimed at generating livelihood opportunities and fostering sustainable rural development. The project utilizes multi-activity centers called “Gauthans” as a means to empower local communities by integrating agriculture, livestock management, skill development, and entrepreneurship. Objectives Enhance agricultural productivity through modern farming techniques …

Insurance Sector in India

Insurance Sector in India

Context: In an ambitious bid to expand the poor insurance penetration in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is devising a new affordable bundled product to give citizens protection against multiple risks, and seeking to expedite claim settlements by linking death registries onto a common industry platform. More on the News If …