Current Affairs for Govt Exams

 Uttar Pradesh proudly holds the top spot in India with an impressive 77 Geographical Indication (GI)–tagged products —a recognition that spans from traditional handicrafts to specialized agricultural goods ( Hindustan Times ). 🌾 Spotlight on GI‑Tagged Products from Uttar Pradesh Here's a curated selection across various districts showcasing the diversity and rich heritage of UP: 1. Amroha Dholak A handcrafted percussion instrument carved from mango, jackfruit, or teak wood, fitted with goatskin. A cultural icon supporting over 1,000 artisans in Amroha ( Invest UP ). 2. Kalpi Handmade Paper Introduced in the 1940s by Gandhian Munnalal Khaddari, this eco-friendly paper is crafted by over 5,000 craftsmen across 200 workshops in Kalpi ( Invest UP ). 3. Baghpat Home Furnishings Renowned handloom cotton home textiles produced on frame looms in Baghpat and Meerut, a tradition upheld for generations ( Invest UP ). 4. Barabanki Handloom Products Home to around 20,000 looms and...

. 🌿 Wilderness Unveiled: Exploring All Wildlife Sanctuaries & Biodiversity in India 🐾 India isn’t just a land of festivals and forts—it’s a living, breathing biodiversity superpower . With over 500 wildlife sanctuaries , 104 national parks , and four global biodiversity hotspots , our country offers one of the richest, wildest, and most diverse ecosystems on Earth. From the soaring Himalayas to the coastal mangroves of the Sundarbans, India is home to some of the most endangered species , exotic birds , and untouched habitats that make it a paradise for wildlife lovers. Let’s dive into India’s wildlife sanctuaries state by state and explore the animals that call them home. 🐘🐅🦜 🐾 Wildlife Sanctuaries & Famous Animals in India – State-wise 🐯 1. Uttarakhand Jim Corbett National Park – Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Elephants, Otters Askot Wildlife Sanctuary – Snow Leopard, Musk Deer 🐘 2. Assam Kaziranga National Park – One-Horned Rhinoceros, Swamp De...

 SAMARTH Scheme The government of India is planning to rope in more industry partners to increase the pace of training under its flagship SAMARTH scheme for skill development in the textile sector.   SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector) is a flagship scheme launched by the Indian Ministry of Textiles in 2017 with the aim of improving the skills and employability of workers in the textile industry. The SAMARTH scheme provides support for the following activities: Skill training: SAMARTH provides skill training to workers in various segments of the textile industry, such as spinning, weaving, processing, and garment making. The training is provided through government-run training institutes, as well as through private training providers. Skill upgradation: The scheme also supports skill upgradation of existing workers in the industry. This includes training in new technologies, advanced production techniques, and management practices. Infrastructure developm...

  India’s DNA Vaccine against Dengue India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against dengue is under clinical trials .   Why in News? The DNA vaccine has been in development since 2019 by scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, in collaboration with nine institutions in India, Africa, and the US. About DNA Vaccine: DNA vaccines use engineered DNA to induce an immunologic response in the host against bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The basic working principle behind DNA vaccine involves the use of a DNA plasmid that encodes for a protein that originated from the pathogen in which the vaccine will be targeted. DNA vaccine will avoid extracellular degradation and successfully enter the nucleus of target cells to induce a long-term immune response. It is considered to be more stable, cost-efficient, and easier to handle than traditional vaccines. Dengue disease: Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in tropical and sub-tropical cli...

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  In News: Union Government has designated five new wetlands of international importance, taking the total number of Ramsar sites in the country to 54. What’s in today’s article: Ramsar Convention – About, Ramsar site, significance of Ramsar site designation, Ramsar sites in India News Summary Ramsar Convention: The Ramsar Convention, signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, is the only global treaty that focuses specifically on wetlands . It is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Objective : To halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and to conserve, through wise use and management, those that remain. Members : 170 countries are signatories to the convention. A contracting party agrees to nominate at least one wetland in its territory to the List of Wetlands of International Importance based on enumerated criteria. Ramsar Site A Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated to be of international importance. Wetlands include swamps, ma...

  In News : According to recently released official data, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) - based inflation rate reached a record high of 15.1% in April, owing to increases in the cost of vegetables, fruits, milk and fuel.  What’s in today’s article: Wholesale Price Index (Definition, description, WPI in India) News Summary (Recent figures, what caused the spike, impact)  Wholesale Price Index (WPI): Definition : WPI represents the price of goods at a wholesale stage e., goods that are sold in bulk and traded between organizations instead of consumers. WPI is used as a measure of inflation in some economies. Description: WPIs are reported monthly in order to show the average price changes of goods. The total costs of the goods being considered in one year are then compared with the total costs of goods in the base year. The total prices for the base year are equal to 100 on the scale. Prices from another year are compared to that total and expressed as a percentage...

AGILE APPROACH The central theme of this year’s Economic Survey is the “Agile approach”, implemented through India’s economic response to the COVID-19 Pandemic shock.  About: The preface of Economic Survey states that the “Agile approach” is based on feed-back loops, real-time monitoring of actual outcomes, flexible responses, safety-net buffers and so on. The Economic Survey 2021-22 argues that some form of feedback loop based policy-making was always possible, but the “Agile framework: is particularly relevant today because of the explosion of real-time data that allows for constant monitoring. Such information includes GST collections, digital payments, satellite photographs, electricity production, cargo movements, internal/external trade, infrastructure roll-out, delivery of various schemes, mobility indicators, to name just a few. Other themes Another theme highlighted in this Economic Survey relates to the art and science of policy-making unde...

CYBER VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN  Taking cognisance of multiple complaints that photographs of Muslim women had been posted on one “Bulli Bai” mobile app for fake auctions, the police in Delhi and Mumbai have registered separate cases.  What are the legal provisions invoked? 1.  The police have invoked Sections 153A, 153B, 295A, 354D, 500 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. 2.Section 153A pertains to the offence of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony; while Section 153B relates to imputations, assertions prejudicial to national-integration. 3.  Section 295A provides punishment for deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings. 4 . Section 354D provides that any man who monitors the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of electronic communication with malintent, commits the off...