Anthropocene Epoch Context: Scientists proposed formalizing the ‘Anthropocene Epoch’ on the geologic time scale, sparking debates on humankind’s impact on Earth. Relevance: GS-01 (Physical geography) Key Highlights: The proposal which is rejected by the Anthropocene Working Group suggests starting the Epoch in 1952 due to […]
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet sanctioned the comprehensive scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, earmarked for execution from 2021 to 2026, with a total budget of Rs. 4797 crores. Relevance: GS-01, GS-02, GS-03 (Government Policies & Interventions, […]
India’s First Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility Context: India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility has been successfully pioneered and trialed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Relevance: GS03 (Science and technology) Key highlights: This achievement puts India amongst a handful of countries with […]
India will become largest source of global oil demand growth: IEA Context: India will become the largest source of global oil demand growth between now and 2030: IEA. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Key Highlights: ‘Indian Oil Market Outlook to 2030’ report was released at the second […]
NITI Aayog and the Netherlands Release Report Context: NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands released a report titled ‘LNG as a Transportation Fuel in Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle’ at India Energy Week. Relevance: GS-02 GS-03 (Planning, NITI Aayog) Key […]
Inauguration of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Cooperation inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC), which serves as an umbrella organization for urban cooperative banks (UCB). Main Highlights: NUCFDC has […]
EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme Context: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme: This scholarship initiative aims to provide access to education and opportunities for economically disadvantaged […]
SHRESHTA scheme Context: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment provided details about the SHRESHTA scheme in a written response in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and Interventions) Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) […]
India Energy Week 2024 Context: Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the India Energy Week 2024. Relevance: GS-03 (Environment) Main Details: India is the world’s third-largest energy, oil and LPG consumer. India is also the fourth-largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) importer and refiner along with the […]
India Ageing Report 2023 Context: The report has been prepared by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) on the welfare of senior citizens in India. Relevance: GS-01 (Human geography, Indian Society) Highlights of the report: India’s elderly […]