Yearly Archives: 2022
Kerala’s Endosulfan Tragedy
In News Recently, the Kerala government was slammed by the Supreme Court for doing “virtually nothing” for Endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. More about the issue Endosulfan pesticide was used widely from the mid-70s, on crops like cashew, cotton, tea, paddy, fruits and others until 2011, after which the Supreme Court banned its production and distribution. […]
Rice Fortification
In News The recent report flagged the risk of fortified rice for some that can create adverse health issues. About the Report Prepared by: Jointly by the Alliance for sustainable and holistic agriculture (Asha Kisan Swaraj) and the Right to Food campaign, Jharkhand where fortified Rice is being distributed under central government-funded schemes such as […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg no Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 With Biddhist center, India looks to bolster cultural ties to Nepal (IR, Ancient History and Culture) Know about the importance of Lumbini and other important places related to the life of Buddha. Know about the various facets of India-Nepal bilateral relations, […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 6 In abeyance of Section 124 A, a provisional relief (Polity and Governance) Know about sedition law and the present judgment, how its implementation will be a challenge?. Know the history of sedition law, associated courts’ rulings. Is the law justified or […]
Tomato Flu
In News Increased surveillance after cases of Tomato Flu has been reported from the states of Kerala. What is Tomato Flu? About: Tomato fever is a rare contagious disease of viral nature in humans whose origins are not yet known. However, medical experts have opined that it might be an aftereffect of dengue or chikungunya. […]
Sikkim Statehood Day
In News Sikkim recently observed its 47th statehood day. It became the 22nd state of India on 16 May 1975. About Sikkim State (Gangtok)_ History: The Kingdom of Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. It was ruled by Buddhist priest-kings known as the Chogyal. It became a princely state of […]
Devasahayam Pillai
In Context Recently, Devasahayam Pillai became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis (Catholic Church) Vatican City. Who was Devasahayam Pillai? About: He was born on 23 April 1712, as Neelakanta Pillai into a Hindu upper-caste family, at Nattalam in Kanyakumari district, which was part of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom. […]
Human Cell Atlas
In News Recently, scientists mapped out more than a million cells across 33 organs in the human body which can provide unparalleled insights into health and diseases. About the research Researchers looked at single immune cells from deceased individuals to understand the function of immune cells in different tissues. Foetal tissues were also studied to […]
Special Drawing Rights (SDR)
In News Recently, the IMF lifted the yuan’s weighting in the Special Drawing Rights currency basket. About the recent changes Recent change in Weightage: The IMF raised the yuan’s weight to 12.28% from 10.92% in its first regular review of the SDR evaluation since the Chinese currency was included in the basket in 2016. The […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
