Context: More than a “change of heart,” New Delhi’s move (to meet political parties (People Alliance for Gupkar Deceleration) of J&K) is shaped by political imperatives from international to regional. Probable reason behind this move by the centre: China has entered the arena (Galwan and its aftermath). There has been a chang... .Read more
Updated on 23 June, 2021 GS2 Gupkar Declaration People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) What to hope for Probable reason behind this move PM meeting with political heads of J&K Polity Gupkar Declaration People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) What to hope for Probable reason behind this move PM meeting with political heads of J&K
Context: Beijing seeks to strengthen its monetary hold and project its new official digital currency. Background: The price of the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency Bitcoin has more than halved in the last two months after hitting a peak in mid-April 2021. The second-most valuable cryptocurrency, Ether, has seen a similar fall from... .Read more
Updated on 23 June, 2021 GS3 Cryptocurrency Virtual Currency Digital currency Offshore Platforms Chinese intention prohibition of mining within Chinese jurisdiction hydroelectric-based crypto mining hub crypto mining operations China’s crackdown against cryptocurrencies Fall in Bitcoin value Economy Cryptocurrency Virtual Currency Digital currency Offshore Platforms Chinese intention prohibition of mining within Chinese jurisdiction hydroelectric-based crypto mining hub crypto mining operations China’s crackdown against cryptocurrencies Fall in Bitcoin value
The Hindu Prelims: The politics of an aerial snare (Prelims- International Civil Aviation Authority) Why the investigation into the forced landing of a Ryanair aircraft in Belarus could be long-drawn-out GS2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health A welcome spike (Vaccination) ... .Read more
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Context: International Tea Day auction sets price record, more than 93% of stock sold to buyers. Key Points: The first International Tea Day special auction, held on a digital platform, in eastern Assam’s Jorhat, considered the tea capital of the region, fetched record prices. More than 93% of the total tea on offer from at least a dozen nic... .Read more
Updated on 23 June, 2021 GS2 Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Tea and Fair trade International Tea Day First International Tea Day special auction GS3 Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Tea and Fair trade International Tea Day First International Tea Day special auction Social issues & Justice Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Tea and Fair trade International Tea Day First International Tea Day special auction Economy Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Tea and Fair trade International Tea Day First International Tea Day special auction
Context: A parliamentary panel recently asked the Ministry of Women and Child Development to conduct a survey on the impact of the pandemic. More in the news: A survey needs to be done to study The impact of the pandemic on Anganwadi services and malnutrition levels among children. How Anganwadi services were delivered on the ... .Read more
Updated on 23 June, 2021 GS2 Other Government Initiatives to address Malnutrition National Nutrition Mission (NNM)/ Poshan Abhiyan Impact of Malnutrition on a country Causes of Malnutrition in India Malnutrition in India Malnutrition three sides malnutrition levels among children Anganwadi services A survey on the impact of the pandemic Social issues & Justice Other Government Initiatives to address Malnutrition National Nutrition Mission (NNM)/ Poshan Abhiyan Impact of Malnutrition on a country Causes of Malnutrition in India Malnutrition in India Malnutrition three sides malnutrition levels among children Anganwadi services A survey on the impact of the pandemic
Context: A Rubber Board research farm on the outskirts of Guwahati now sports the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber plant. Key Points: The world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber plant tailored for the climatic conditions in the Northeast. The GM rubber has additional copies of the gene MnSOD or manganese-containing... .Read more
Updated on 23 June, 2021 GS3 Rubber Processing National Rubber Policy was introduced in 2019 Rubber Plantation in India Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) Native farming of Natural rubber Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) gene MnSOD First genetically modified (GM) rubber plant Science and Technology Rubber Processing National Rubber Policy was introduced in 2019 Rubber Plantation in India Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) Native farming of Natural rubber Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) gene MnSOD First genetically modified (GM) rubber plant
