Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 17 July 2021
Contents India needs a renewed health-care system India needs a renewed health-care system Context: India has a new Union Health Minister after the recent cabinet reshuffle. So, what does the new Health Minister need to learn from previous experience, and what unfinished tasks need to be taken forward? Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health and associated […]
India needs a renewed health-care system
Context: India has a new Union Health Minister after the recent cabinet reshuffle. So, what does the new Health Minister need to learn from previous experience, and what unfinished tasks need to be taken forward? Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health and associated issues) Mains Questions: A need for strengthening public health systems; regulating private health […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 17 July 2021
Contents Attacks on Indians in South Africa Violence UN report on youth and agriculture, World Youth Skill Day China has a carbon market now Attacks on Indians in South Africa Violence Context: Protests in South Africa began after the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma and amid escalating civil unrest in the country the Indian […]
Attacks on Indians in South Africa Violence
Context: Protests in South Africa began after the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma and amid escalating civil unrest in the country the Indian government raised concerns about attacks on people of Indian origin in South Africa. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Politics and Political Developments affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About recent […]
China has a carbon market now
Context: China’s national carbon market, the world’s largest emissions trading system, will begin its online trading in July 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment, Agreements and Treaties on Conservation of Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Article: What is Carbon Trading and Carbon Market About Carbon credits About Kyoto Protocol Advantages of […]
UN report on youth and agriculture, World Youth Skill Day
Context: Every year, 15th July is observed as the World Youth Skills Day as designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014. A recent United Nations report has said that making agriculture-food systems more appealing to the youth can secure the future of global food security and nutrition. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Employment, […]
17 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 17 July 2021
UNIFIED MOBILE APPLICATION FOR NEW-AGE GOVERNANCE (UMANG) Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has taken various initiatives in the recent past to ease the lives of citizens by facilitating online delivery of Government services. To further enhance the initiatives of Digital India Programme, and keeping in view […]
17 July Static Quiz 2021 (Geography)
Tiger Conservation in India
Tiger being a keystone species is the symbol of courage and strength in India. This charismatic species has earned its pride as a National animal of India. It features in the National emblem adopted by the Government of India in 1950. India is one of the important Tiger range countries and has more than 70% […]