Central govt staff stick to their guns on NPS, reject panel’s terms of reference Subject: Schemes Context: Associations representing Central government employees have rejected the terms of reference of the committee appointed to review the National Pension System (NPS). Content: Background: The terms of reference of the panel are: Whether in the light of the existing framework and structure of the NPS, as applicable to govt employees, any changes therein are warranted; If so, to suggest such measures […]
Daily Practice Sheet 17 June 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Geography What do you understand by desertification? Discuss the factors responsible for it. GS 1: Society Granting equal land rights to women can reduce world hunger significantly. What is communalism? Discuss the factors behind it? How can it be tackled? GS2: Polity […]
Food choices key to tackling global warming Subject: Environment Section: Agriculture Context: Food consumption in the five highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting countries, China, India, Indonesia, Brazil and the US, were responsible for more than 40% of global food chain emission in 2019, according to a study. Content: Reasons for Global Warming: Agri […]
MQ-9 Reaper UAVs Subject : Science and technology Section: Defense Concept : Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. The Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of 31 armed MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. About General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, which is […]
Generic drugs for diabetes, gastric issues, cardiovascular ailments see high demand Subject : Schemes Concept : Medicines to treat gastric issues, diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, and pain have seen the highest sales at the Jan Aushadhi Kendras, under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana scheme. The drugs sold at the Kendras are 50% […]