Survey on Religious Tolerance and Freedom in India
Context: Recently a nation-wide survey on religious attitudes, behaviours and beliefs in India was conducted by Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-I: Indian Society Dimensions of the Article: Fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion in India Secularism in India Religious Diversity in […]
PIB 30th June 2021
PRIME MINISTER FORMALIZATION OF THE MICRO FOOD PROCESSING ENTERPRISES SCHEME Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The centrally sponsored Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry and promote […]
30th June Static Quiz 2021 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 29 June 2021
Contents The law of sedition is unconstitutional The law of sedition is unconstitutional Context: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the law of sedition laid down in Kedar Nath Singh (1962) and directed governments to adhere to it. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, […]
The law of sedition is unconstitutional
Context: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the law of sedition laid down in Kedar Nath Singh (1962) and directed governments to adhere to it. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Mains Questions: […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 29 June 2021
Contents IISS report on India as a cyber power Chief Economic Adviser on Govt’s divestment targets Impact of extreme sea-level rise: Greenpeace Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day China turns on second-biggest dam in world IISS report on India as a cyber power Context: According to a new report by the International Institute for Strategic […]
China turns on second-biggest dam in world
Context: The first two generating units of the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam were officially turned on in southwestern China. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Geography, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About China and its large hydropower dams Important Rivers of China About China and its large hydropower dams China is the world’s leader in hydropower […]
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
Context: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated every year on June 27 to recognise the contribution of these industries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: Understanding MSMEs in India About International MSMEs […]
Impact of extreme sea-level rise: Greenpeace
Context: A recent report by Greenpeace East Asia flagged that as many as 15 million people in seven Asian cities could be affected by extreme sea-level rise and coastal flooding by 2030. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change and its issues, Environmental Pollution and Degradation) Dimensions of the Article: Trends in rising Sea Levels […]
Chief Economic Adviser on Govt’s divestment targets
Context: India’s Chief Economic Adviser has expressed confidence that the ₹1.75-lakh crore disinvestment target of this fiscal will be achieved, with a good part coming from the proposed IPO of insurance behemoth LIC and privatisation of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal Policy, Inclusive growth and […]