Sale of illegal HTBt cotton seeds doubles
Context: The illegal cultivation of herbicide tolerant (HT) Bt cotton has seen a huge jump in 2021, with seed manufacturers claiming that the sale of illegal seed packets has more than doubled since 2020. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology (Biotechnology, Genetically Modified crops), GS-III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: What are GM Crops? Regulating […]
Biden & Putin’s ‘great power’ summit analyzed
Context: U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a summit meeting which the American leader called the meeting of “two great powers”. In a press conference held after the summit, Mr. Putin said they have agreed to return their ambassadors to their posts in a bid to lower tensions after Russia’s Ambassador […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 18 June 2021
Contents Recovery takes more than reforms Recovery takes more than reforms Context: The most recent growth estimates of the National Statistical Office show that after a steep contraction in the first quarter of 2020, growth accelerated steadily afterwards. This would have assured a recovery had we not experienced the second wave of the pandemic that […]
Recovery takes more than reforms
Context: The most recent growth estimates of the National Statistical Office show that after a steep contraction in the first quarter of 2020, growth accelerated steadily afterwards. This would have assured a recovery had we not experienced the second wave of the pandemic that came with the current financial year 2021. Overlapping State-level lockdowns that […]
Centre opens 14 disability early intervention centres
Context: The Union Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE) Ministry launched 14 cross disability early intervention centres across the country to provide support to infants and young children at risk of or with disabilities. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes, Government Initiatives and Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Understanding what is “Disability” Disability in India Numbers […]
World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2021
Context: India maintained its 43rd rank on the World Competitiveness Index 2021, compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Inclusive Growth) Dimensions of the Article: World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) Highlights of World Competitiveness Index 2021 How the countries performed in World Competitiveness Index 2021? […]
India extends $100 mn loan to Sri Lanka
Context: India and Sri Lanka signed an agreement for a $100-million loan from the Export Import Bank of India to support the island nation’s efforts to expand solar power coverage. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies and treaties affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: India – Sri Lanka and debt Sri Lanka’s […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 18 June 2021
Contents Centre opens 14 disability early intervention centres World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2021 India extends $100 mn loan to Sri Lanka Centre opens 14 disability early intervention centres Context: The Union Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE) Ministry launched 14 cross disability early intervention centres across the country to provide support to infants and young children […]
18th June 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 18th June 2021
NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME Focus: GS III- Environment Why in news? Agreement Signed for Development of 35 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant in Maheshtala, West Bengal under Namami Gange Programme. Key Points: A tripartite Concession Agreement between National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) and M/s. Maheshtala Waste Water Management Private Limited was […]