UPSC Current affairs - Crop Diversification

Crop Diversification

Crop Diversification Context: • The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) is implementing the Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), a sub-scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in the Original Green Revolution States viz; Haryana, Punjab & Western Uttar Pradesh since 2013-14 to divert the […]

Editorial Analysis for IAS - Ethical Responsibilities of the Internet Giants

Ethical Responsibilities of the Internet Giants

Ethical Responsibilities of the Internet Giants Context: • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology on Monday questioned Facebook officials over allegations that the algorithm used for its advertising platform unfairly promotes one political party besides claims that hate content is rewarded on the […]

Editorial Analysis for Civil Services - Exploring the Relevance of BIMSTEC

Exploring the Relevance of BIMSTEC

Relevance of BIMSTEC Context: • Sri Lanka is hosting a virtual summit of BIMSTEC which will be attended by the leaders of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). About: • Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic […]

UPSC Current affairs - Seagrasses

Seagrasses

Seagrasses Context: • Based on field surveys and satellite data, the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management has estimated the total extent of seagrass ecosystem in India to be 516.59 km2. • The CO2 sequestration rate of seagrass ecosystem is estimated to be up to […]

IAS Current affairs - Dependence On Coal

Dependence On Coal

Dependence On Coal Context: • Recently, Union Minister of Coal, Mines explained in the parliament that India is still dependent on coal for the energy needs. About: • In India, energy transition away from coal is not happening during the foreseeable future. • Although there […]

IAS Current affairs - Upcoming Greenfield Airports

Upcoming Greenfield Airports

Upcoming Greenfield Airports Context: • Government of India has accorded ‘In-Principle’ approval for setting up of 21 Greenfield Airports across the country. About: • The upcoming airports 21 Greenfield Airports across the country namely Mopa in Goa, Navi Mumbai, Sindhudurg and Shirdi in Maharashtra, Bijapur,Hassan, […]