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Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Science and technology, Topic: Nuclear technology, Issue: Indian nuclear program Context: Recently the core loading process of the indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) started at Kalpakkam Three stage nuclear program of India: Aims for complete self-sufficiency in nuclear energy. Designed by Homi J. Bhabha to utilize India’s abundant thorium resources. […]

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science and technology, Topic: Medical Science and health, Issue: Vaccine Administration in India Cervical Cancer: Second most common cancer in India and fourth most common in world. Prevention strategies – HPV vaccination and screening for pre-cancerous lesions. WHO’s strategy aims for 90% HPV vaccination coverage, 70% screening by age 35 and 45,

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: Current affairs, Issue: Terms in news Context: during Raisina Dialogue, India’s Chief of Defense Staff General said that “grey zone warfare” is the latest in informal warfare. Grey zone warfare: A middle ground between direct conflict and peace in international relations, Involves activities like cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and proxy

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Agriculture and allied sector, Issue: Animal Husbandry Why in news: Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23 shows milk emerging as India’s top food spend item, both in rural and urban areas. The excess demand for milk has created the concern of inflation in milk price and availability of fodder.

Syllabus: GS- I, Subject: Society and Social justice, Topic: Issues of women, Issue: Increasing women employment Rate Context: Women’s Urban Employment Guarantee Act Women empowerment is essential for reducing gender gap and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. MGNREGA has given financial autonomy to rural women. Poor employment rate in urban women (22.9%) and high unemployment rate

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Political Party system Why in news: Recent defection issues in states like Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have raised concerns about the sanctity of political parties. Key issues: Maharashtra’s incident was termed as intra-party dissent and exempted from the Anti-Defection Law. As under Tenth

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Ecology and Environment, Topic: Waste Management, Issue: Plastic waste management Plastic Pollution: Plastic pollution has become an all-pervasive phenomenon. Concerns with plastic pollution- Entering food web, affecting biodiversity. Reasons– Rapid and unplanned urbanization , changing production and consumption patterns, High tourist footfalls, Poor plastic waste management Legal mechanisms– Solid Waste Management Rules

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Taxation, Issue: Hybrid vehicles and Taxation Why in the News: the importance of hybrid vehicles in India’s efforts to become self-reliant in energy and reduce pollution. Key Takeaways : Top of Formoutdated tax criteria unfairly burden hybrid vehicles, deterring consumers despite their environmental advantages Suggestions: GST based on carbon to

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Current Affairs, Topic: Schemes/Policies/Programmes, Issue: Bharat Tex Context: The mega textile exhibition, Bharat Tex will be held every year in the country. Bharat Tex: Event organised aiming to showcase India’s capabilities across the entire textile value chain. and position the country as a global powerhouse in textiles. Organised by: Export Promotion Councils