Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)


Context:

Recently, a strand of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea outbreak has hit Kenya.

Relevance:

GS-III: Science and Technology

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
  2. What is Gonorrhea?
  3. Concerns regarding Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
  4. Way forward

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

What is Gonorrhea?

Basis of Antimicrobial Resistance

Multi drug resistance

Concerns regarding Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Concerns regarding AMR in India

Way forward

-Source: The Hindu


Jallikattu


Context:

Jallikattu, an event involving bulls conducted in many parts of Tamil Nadu, does not actually conserve the native breeds, contrary to the claim made by its proponents, says the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO). 

Relevance:

GS I: Art and Culture

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What is Jallikattu?
  2. Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil culture?
  3. Why has Jallikattu been the subject of legal battles?
  4. So, is it legal or banned now?

What is Jallikattu?

Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil culture?

Why has Jallikattu been the subject of legal battles?

So, is it legal or banned now?

-Source: The Hindu


explorations of Venus


Context:

Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Venus mission, Shukrayaan I may be postponed to 2031. ISRO’s Venus mission was expected to be launched in December 2024.

Relevance:

GS-III: Science and Technology (Space Technology and advancements in Space Technology)

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. About Venus
  2. Observations and explorations of Venus
  3. What does the Shukrayaan-I Mission entail?

About Venus

Observations and explorations of Venus

Early Exploration:
Methods of Observation:
Missions to Venus:

Significance of Exploring Venus

What does the Shukrayaan-I Mission entail?

Objectives

-Source: Indian Express


Old Pension Scheme (OPS)


Context:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned states against reverting to the old pension scheme (OPS), which was in vogue till 2004, stating that it will add to the fiscal burden of States in the coming years.

Relevance:

GS III: Indian Economy

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What did RBI say about the old pension scheme?
  2. Reasons for states switching to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS)
  3. Old Pension Scheme vs National Pension Scheme

What did RBI say about the old pension scheme?

Reasons for states switching to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS)

Old Pension Scheme vs National Pension Scheme

Old Pension Scheme (OPS)
National Pension Scheme (NPS)

-Source: Indian Express


PARAKH


Context:

Recently, the National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has notified India’s first national assessment regulator, PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), which aims to set up assessment guidelines for all boards.

Relevance:

GS II: Government policies and Interventions

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What is PARAKH?
  2. Significance of PARAKH

What is PARAKH?

Significance of PARAKH

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