Prelims – Disease Context (TH): Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness with symptoms similar to the flu and COVID-19, is currently spreading in China. HMPV Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that causes mild respiratory infections, often resembling a common cold. First identified in 2001, it belongs to the same …
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Project VISTAAR
GS 3 – Agriculture The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has recently announced a significant collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to launch Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources). About Project VISTAAR: Project VISTAAR is a digital platform designed to integrate and provide …
Read More »Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 Report
GS 3 – Economy The LEADS 2024 report, released by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, is the 6th edition of the series aimed at evaluating the logistics performance across Indian states and Union Territories (UTs). It was conceived by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade …
Read More »Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS)
GS 2 – Governance The Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS), implemented by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), allows pensioners to access their pension from any bank or branch across India. This system is designed to streamline pension disbursement, eliminating the need for physical verifications and ensuring seamless payments for …
Read More »Savitribai Phule: A Pioneer in Education and Social Reform
GS 1 – Modern India Born on January 3, 1831, in Naigaon, Maharashtra, Savitribai Phule came from the Mali community. As India’s first female teacher and a leading social reformer, she married Jyotirao Phule at the age of 10. Under his mentorship, she received an education at home and later …
Read More »Decline in School Enrolment in India
GS 2 – Governance – Education Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) UDISE+ is a comprehensive data platform designed to monitor school education across India, covering pre-primary to higher secondary education. Recent data from UDISE+ highlights a substantial decrease in school enrolment, with over 1 crore fewer students …
Read More »Regenerative Agriculture
GS 3 – Agriculture Context: Regenerative agriculture offers solutions to combat soil degradation and ensure food security in India, boosting agricultural productivity while enhancing climate resilience. Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture is a farming approach focused on improving soil health, restoring ecosystems, and promoting sustainable food production. It emphasizes natural inputs, …
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