What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to ensure agricultural producers a minimum profit for their produce in case the open market prices fall below the cost of production. Key Features of MSP Announced by: …

GS-1-Culture The Maha Kumbh Mela is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from 13th January to 26th February 2025. What is the Kumbh Mela? The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, held at four sacred locations in India: Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj. Each …

GS-2-International organisation The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an international body established in May 1963 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Its primary objective is to protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in food trade. Key Functions and Recognition: Codex Standards: The …

GS-2-IR The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy while preventing its application for military purposes, including nuclear weapons. Established in 1957, it is often referred to as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization. Its governance is based on …

GS-2-Disease Why in News? The 2024 World Malaria Report has been published by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighting India’s “significant progress” in reducing both malaria incidence and mortality. What is Malaria? About Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted to humans through bites …

GS-1- history Factors Leading to the Indo-Pak War of 1971 The roots of the conflict can be traced back to 1905 when Viceroy Curzon divided Bengal along religious lines. This partition created East Bengal, which had a Muslim majority, and West Bengal, where Hindus were the majority. Following the partition …