GS 3-SPECIES  Australian authorities are euthanizing approximately 90 false killer whales that survived a mass stranding on a remote Tasmanian beach.   Overview of Killer Whales (Orcas) Scientific Name: Orcinus orca Type: Marine Mammals Family: Largest member of the oceanic dolphin family Weight: Up to 6 tons Appearance: Distinctive black-and-white …

GS2 -IR  Brazil’s government has recently approved joining OPEC+, signaling its rising influence as a major oil producer.   What is OPEC? Overview Full Name: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Type: A permanent, intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting nations. Founded: 1960, in Baghdad, Iraq. Headquarters: Vienna, Austria. Founding Members …

GS 2 -HEALTH  The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) has recently been updated to include traditional medicine practices such as Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. This marks a significant development in recognizing these systems within global healthcare frameworks.   What is the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)? The International Classification of …

GS 2-IR  About USAID Founded in the 1960s, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is responsible for managing and distributing international humanitarian assistance. Its establishment was formalized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, granting it a legal foundation through congressional authorization. USAID operates with a workforce of …

GS 2-GOVERNANCE  The Lokpal and Lokayukta are statutory bodies in India, established to investigate and prosecute corruption among public officials. Recommendation of ARC In the 1960s, India’s Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) proposed the establishment of two dedicated bodies, the Lokpal and Lokayukta, to address citizens’ grievances related to corruption. Role …

GS-3-ECONOMY  The fundamental principles of market economics, the Laws of Demand and Supply, provide the core framework for price determination within an economy. These laws clarify the interactions between consumers and producers, influencing the availability of goods and services. This article by NEXT IAS aims to elucidate these laws and …