Vision IAS Current Affairs - Monthly Review

Flashcards highlight important vocabulary and concepts from the current affairs lecture notes.

Surveillance Capitalism

An economic system where private corporations collect and monetize personal data to influence human behavior.

Jal Jeevan Mission

A scheme aimed at providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household in India.

Three Language Formula

A policy requiring students in India to learn three languages, promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity.

Soil Health Card Scheme

A program providing farmers with soil health cards, assessing soil quality and recommending nutrient management.

Stubble Burning

The practice of burning crop residues in fields after harvest, causing air pollution and health issues.

Geo-Economic Fragmentation

A policy-driven reversal of global economic integration, resulting in fragmented trade and economic alliances.

Algorithmic Amplification

The process by which social media algorithms increase the visibility of certain content, which can include extremist materials.

Deep Ocean Mission

An initiative to explore deep-sea resources and biodiversity through advanced technology like manned submersibles.

National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)

A government initiative to secure India's critical mineral supply chains and promote sustainable mining practices.

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

A regional group promoting economic cooperation and stability among West African nations.

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)

A scheme ensuring price assurance for pulses and oilseeds to stabilize farmer incomes.

Hybrid Warfare

A strategy combining conventional and unconventional warfare tactics to achieve military or political objectives.

Nuclear Disarmament

Efforts aimed at reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons worldwide.

Tantric Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism that emphasizes esoteric practices and rituals.

Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP)

A measure that captures the contributions of knowledge-driven sectors to economic growth.

Algorithmic Radicalisation

The phenomenon where exposure to extremist content on social media can radicalize individuals.