Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are the rights acquired by an owner of an intellectual property. Intellectual property is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. In simple terms, it refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions literary & artistic works designs & … [Read more...]
Current Affairs for UPSC Civil Services Exam: January 07, 2021
[GS3 – Economy – Capital Market] Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) TH | Prelims | GS3 > Economy > Capital Market Context: SEBI proposed norms to facilitate new entrants to set up market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). Market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) are institutions like stock exchanges & depositories (banks/institutions that hold & … [Read more...]
Seaweeds: Commercial Significance, Seaweed Cultivation: Potential in India
PIB | Prelims + Mains | GS2 > Government Policies & Interventions for Development in Various Sectors Context: PM talked of the recently launched 20K crore Matasya Samapada Yojna & Seaweed Farming. About Seaweeds Seaweed is the common name for countless species of marine plants & algae that grow in the ocean as well as in rivers, lakes, & other … [Read more...]
Fisheries Sector, Steps Taken to Improve the Fisheries Sector, Blue Revolution Scheme
PIB | Prelims + Mains | GS2 > Government Policies & Interventions for Development in Various Sectors Context: PM talked of the recently launched 20K crore Matasya Samapada Yojna & Seaweed Farming. India is the second-largest fish producer in the world with a total production of 13.7 million metric tonnes in 2018-19 of which 65 per cent was from the inland … [Read more...]
Earthquakes in Delhi NCR Region, Earthquake Microzoning
HT | Prelims + Mains | GS1 > Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, etc. Basics: ‘Fault’ in Geology | Earthquakes | Richter Magnitude Scale Context: The National Capital Region (NCR) has witnessed more than 20 earthquakes since April. Experts say that these low-intensity earthquakes are a sign that a major earthquake is due for the … [Read more...]
Endosulfan, Hazardous Effects & Ban, Regulatory Regime
TH | Prelims + Mains | GS3 > Environmental Pollution & Degradation > Persistent Organic Pollutants Context: Spraying of Endosulfan on cashew plantations in Kasaragod, Kerala has caused disorders in many. What is Endosulfan? Endosulfan is an organochlorine insecticide — a Persistent Organic Pollutant. It is primarily used as an insecticide in … [Read more...]
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (Organochlorides)
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) POPs are defined as “chemical substances that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, & pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health & the environment”. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals of global concern due to their potential for: long-range transport, persistence … [Read more...]
Dedicated Freight Corridor: Western & Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridors
PIB | Prelims + Mains | GS3 > Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context: PM dedicated to the nation the 306 Km New Rewari-New Madar Section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). It is situated in Haryana & Rajasthan. The opening of this stretch will benefit various industries in the surrounding areas of Rajasthan & … [Read more...]
Current Affairs for UPSC Civil Services Exam: January 02, 2021
[GS2 – Policy – MTA] Initiatives by TRIFED PIB | PIB | Prelims + Mains | GS2 > Government policies for development Context: TRIFED is collaborating with different Ministries and Departments to jointly execute schemes and programmes for transforming tribal lives. What is TRIFED? The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) was … [Read more...]
Current Affairs for UPSC Civil Services Exam: January 01, 2021
[GS2 – Polity – Laws] Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 TH | Prelims + Mains | GS2 > Government policies for development in various sectors and issues arising out of implementation. Context: Delhi HC has directed AIIMS to constitute a medical board to examine the condition of a 25-week pregnant woman. According to the plea, the foetus inside … [Read more...]