Current Affairs Quiz 31 May 2022
Pacific Nations Reject China Security Pact
Context: China has suffered a big diplomatic humiliation in the pacific. 10 island nations in the region rejected China’s proposed security pact. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Features of the Pact Why did Pacific Nations reject? Features of the Pact China has proposed to significantly up its activity in the South […]
India’s Startup Ecosystem
Context: Recently, Prime Minister praised India’s startup ecosystem as he highlighted that the country has reached a landmark figure of 100 unicorns with a valuation of more than $300 billion. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is a unicorn startup? India’s unicorn record Challenges faced by the Start up’s What is a […]
Uniform Civil Code
Context: Recently, an expert committee headed by a retired Supreme Court (SC) judge has been constituted by Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and for checking all the relevant laws that control personal matters for those living in Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive aspects of Uniform Civil Code include Challenges […]
India’s Changing Goal Posts Over Coal
Context: Recently, Finance Minister said India’s transition away from coal as a fuel for power would be hampered by the Russia-Ukraine war. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is Coal? Types of Coal Why is the ‘move away from coal’ so important? What is the extent of India’s dependence on coal? […]
National AI Portal (INDIAai)
Focus: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology Why in News? National AI Portal (INDIAai.gov.in) celebrates its second anniversary What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial intelligence is the branch of computer science concerned with making computers behave like humans. AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem solving and […]
PM CARES for Children Scheme
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Intervention Why in News? Prime Minister released benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme. About PM CARES For Children scheme: Prime Minister had announced comprehensive support for children who have lost both their parents due to COVID 19 pandemic. The objective of the scheme is to ensure comprehensive care and protection […]
Param Ananta
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Param Ananta, a state-of the art Supercomputer was commissioned at IIT Gandhinagar. Param Ananta Param Ananta is capable of offering peak performance of 838 teraflops. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Department of Science and Technology (DST). This […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 May 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 May 2022 Contents Making India a Digital Power Reservation in Public Employment Making India a Digital Power Context There are several reforms and governance initiatives that have successfully steered India to its current strength. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of […]
Current Affairs 31 May 2022
CONTENTS India’s changing goal posts over coal Uniform civil code Start-up boom Pacific Nations reject China Security Pact India’s Changing Goal Posts Over Coal Context: Recently, Finance Minister said India’s transition away from coal as a fuel for power would be hampered by the Russia-Ukraine war. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: […]