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Genome Editing – Regulatory Challenges – UPSC GS3

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Context: Government has allowed genome-edited plants without the cumbersome GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) regulation at the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). What is Genome Editing? Genome editing (also called gene editing) is a group of technologies that give scientists the ability to change an organism’s DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered …

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India’s Fuel Pricing Policy : Analysis – UPSC GS3

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Fuel pricing policy in India: India’s fuel pricing regime has evolved over the years. In 1995-96, the government thought of moving from an administered price mechanism on a cost-plus basis to market-determined consumer prices for petrol, diesel and other fuels. Based on the Nirmal Singh Committee recommendations full dismantling of oil prices was announced in 2002. As …

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Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute Resolution – UPSC GS3

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Context : An agreement was signed between the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya in the presence of the Union Home Minister to resolve the dispute along their boundary. Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute Background: Meghalaya became independent from Assam in 1970 and became a full-fledged State in 1972. The creation of Meghalaya was based on the …

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Central Armed Police Forces Reforms – UPSC GS3

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Facts: 1,200 paramilitary troopers died by suicide in last 10 years. Domestic problems, illness and financial problems are some of the contributory factors among others behind the incidents of suicide. Central Armed Police Forces: The Ministry of Home Affairs maintains seven CAPFs: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which assists in internal security and counterinsurgency. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), …

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Impact of Social Media on Politics – UPSC GS3

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Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology questioned Facebook officials over allegations that the algorithm promotes one political party. Concerns with Facebook Algorithms: Misuse for Political Advertising: Political campaigns, political action committees, and private citizens with their own agendas now have a new way to target voters via online platforms. As concerns about fake …

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Startup India : Analysis – UPSC GS3

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Startup India: Startup India is the government of India’s flagship initiative started in 2016. It aims to create a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country, resulting in long-term economic growth and large-scale job creation. Positive Outcomes of Startup India: Addressing regional entrepreneurial disparities Startup India was created with the goal of …

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Militarization and Weaponization of Outer Space – UPSC GS3

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Context: Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. Various Global Space Agencies: Spacecom – US Space Force. Defence Space Agency (DSA) – India Joint Space Command (France) Iranian Space Command (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force) Russian Space Forces (Russian Aerospace Forces) …

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World Air Quality Report 2021 – UPSC GS3

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World Air Quality Report 2021: Report presented an overview of the state of global air quality in 2021. Report prepared by IQAir, a Swiss group that measures air quality levels based on the concentration of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5. Need of World Air Quality Report: Air pollution is now considered to be the world’s largest environmental health threat, accounting for seven …

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Airways : Status of Civil Aviation in India – UPSC GS3

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Status of Indian Civil Aviation Industry: Aviation Sector: India’s Civil Aviation is among the fastest-growing aviation markets globally and will be a major growth engine to make India a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024. Passenger Traffic: 3rd largest aviation market by domestic air passenger traffic which stood at 274.05 million in FY20. It grew at a Compound Annual …

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