Context: At the One World TB Summit in Varanasi, Prime Minister of India has reiterated country’s commitment towards elimination Tuberculosis (TB). What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease that is a major cause of ill health and one of the leading causes of death worldwide. TB is caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium …
Context: The recent historic Saudi-Iran deal, along with subsequent diplomatic efforts within the Middle East, suggest an emerging regional order in which foreign policy decisions are made independently of American wishes, potentially leading to a new world order. Emergence of a New Regional Order in the Middle East Background Middle East- the Hotbed of Regional …
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Kerala Roads come under the watch of AI-Enabled Cameras Background Kerala’s roads have seen a steady rise in the number of accidents over the past few years. The majority of these accidents are caused by traffic violations, such as speeding, jumping red lights, and reckless driving. To address this issue, the Kerala Police Department decided …
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India’s Climate Vulnerability India’s Vulnerability: India is the 7th most vulnerable country with respect to climate extremes. 3 out of 4 districts in India are extreme event hotspots, with 40% of the districts exhibiting a swapping trend. Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI): This study undertakes India’s first-of-its-kind district-level climate vulnerability assessment by the Department of Science …
Current Affairs 21st April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Hakki Pikki Tribe Context: More than 181 members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community from Karnataka are stuck in violence-hit Sudan. About Hakki Pikki Tribe Hakki Pikkis (Hakki in Kannada means ‘bird’ and Pikki means ‘catchers’) are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters. …
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Commercial Banks Commercial banks are financial institutions that are primarily engaged in accepting deposits from individuals and businesses and providing loans and credit facilities to borrowers. They are for-profit organizations that operate with the primary objective of generating profit for their shareholders. Commercial banks are also known as retail banks or universal banks as they …
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Civil Services Day This day offers an opportunity, a fresh reminder, to introspect and reshape what should be our guiding mantra of our civil service career, or whatever time span we are left with. It is always a good time to re-start on good things, and new goals in life! As young civil servants it …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 20 April 2023 At the One World TB Summit in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on March 24, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi instilled fresh energy to the global tuberculosis (TB) elimination response and reiterated India’s commitment to spearhead this effort. India’s National TB Elimination Programme, or …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही नहीं है: वसा दूध में लिपिड सामग्री को संदर्भित करता है डेयरी खेती भारत में एक श्रम-गहन गतिविधि है। वित्त वर्ष 2022-23 में भारत का दुग्ध उत्पादन स्थिर रहा भारत में दूध की कीमतों में मौजूदा गिरावट दूध में …
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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Which of the following statements is not correct: Fat refers to the lipid content in milk Dairy farming is a labour-intensive activity in India. India’s milk production remained stagnant in the 2022-23 fiscal Current price deflation in milk in India is due to shortage of milk fat Daily …
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