Living Planet Report 2022
Context:
According to the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Living Planet Report 2022, there has been a 69% drop in the number of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish worldwide over the past 50 years (WWF).
- Every two years, this report is made available.
Relevance:
GS III: Environment and Ecology
Dimensions of the Article:
- Key findings of the Report
- What is the Living Planet Index?
- About WWF
- Recommendations of the Report
Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022.
Context:
In a bid to do away with British-era laws governing the telecom sector, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022.
Relevance:
GS II: Government policies and Interventions
Dimensions of the Article:
- About draft Telecommunication Bill
- What are some of the key amendments to existing telecom laws?
- Address issues being faced by the telecom industry
Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
Context:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the indigenous ballistic missile nuclear submarine INS Arihant had successfully launched a nuclear capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in the Bay of Bengal with “very high accuracy”.
Relevance:
GS III: Defence
Dimensions of the Article:
- About INS Arihant
- About Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
- Strategic Significance
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Context:
The US Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of Adderall, medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Relevance:
GS II: Health
Dimensions of the Article:
- About attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
- About Adderall
Detection of Barium in the Exoplanet Atmosphere
Context:
Recently, in a new study, scientists have detected barium in the upper atmosphere of two giant exoplanets for the first time.
Relevance:
GS I: Geography
Dimensions of the Article:
- What are Exoplanets?
- Findings of the Study
China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy
Context:
As China’s position has undergone a change in world affairs over the years, Xi has advocated for a more intensive approach towards handling issues both domestically and internationally. The “wolf warrior” style of Chinese diplomacy particularly attracted attention.
Relevance:
GS II: International Relations
Dimensions of the Article:
- Wolf warrior diplomacy
- Need for wolf warrior diplomacy
- What does this look like in practice?
