Syllabus: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Context The body of a militant was recovered during a search operation in the Pir Panjal valley’s Reasi district on Friday. Meanwhile, eight alleged militant supporters were arrested and arms recovered from them near …

Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting  India’s interests. Context It is vision of PM Narendra Modi to offer India Stack to countries across the globe especially those that have been left behind in their digitalisation efforts, It shall create robust ecosystem of startups, developers …

Syllabus: science (medicine) Context Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Aim: Unlocking the power of traditional medicine and providing evidence and action-based suggestions that could be interpreted into a global strategy. In modern times, the demand for natural and herbal-based pharmaceuticals and cosmetics underscores the enduring …

Syllabus: inclusive growth & development Context Artisans need a ready market for their products, not just affordable credit PM Vishwakarma scheme It help traditional craftspeople and artisans with an economic boost An outlay of ₹13,000 crore, provides loans of up to a total of ₹3 lakh (in two tranches) at …

Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context After the separation of the two modules, a series of complex braking maneuvers will be executed to facilitate a soft landing. Add on points The lander module is set to descend to a slightly …

Syllabus: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context The Central Water Commission on Thursday launched an app, called ‘Floodwatch’ Floodwatch The Central Water Commission on Thursday launched an app, called ‘Flood watch’ Forecast the chances of floods a day in advance. It also provides …

Syllabus: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context Union Budget had announced the launch of Phase 3 of the e-courts project — with an outlay of ₹7,000 crore — to interlink courts across India Launch of Phase 3 The Union Budget had announced the …

Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context President launched Vindhyagiri, the last in the series of three Project 17A (Alpha) frigates built by the Indian Navy at the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). More Points The development as a …

Syllabus: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Why in NEWS To reduce cyber frauds performed through fraudulently acquired SIM cards, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will now mandate registration and …

Syllabus: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Context Harappans knowledge in Construction Harrapan Planning The Harappans have taught us how to make beautiful, well-planned cities which are hygienic and the scientific construction methods introduced by them, and are …