PIB Summaries 31 May 2022
CONTENTS Param Ananta PM CARES for Children Scheme National AI Portal (INDIAai) 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 […]
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 their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Contribution of Digital India Program Use of technology for governance amid pandemic Way Forward […]
Reservation in Public Employment
Context Recently the discussion on reservation in promotions was going on in Supreme Court. Relevance GS-II: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes Dimensions of the Article Reservation in Promotion Reservation not a Fundamental Right Major Events Reservation in Promotion The jurisprudence of […]
Static Quiz 31 May 2022 (Geography)
Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2022
Veer Savarkar
Focus: GS I- Important Personalities Why In News? On 28th May, India paid tribute to the freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar) on his birth anniversary. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Period: 28 May 1883 – 26 February 1966 Cause of Death: Fasting (Sallekhana Prayopavesa) He was commonly known as Veer Savarkar (“brave” in his native Marathi language) He was an Indian independence activist, […]
Jal Jeevan Mission
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Keeping in line with Prime Minister vision to provide every rural home with safe drinking water, the country has achieved the milestone of 50% rural households having access to tap water connections. Goa, Telangana, A&N Islands, D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu, Puducherry and Haryana […]
Atal New India Challenge 2.0
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog organised ‘National Outreach Meet’ for the second edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC) at International Centre Goa, hosted by AIC-GIM Foundation. About Atal New India Challenge: Atal New India Challenge is a flagship program of Atal […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 May 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 May 2022 Contents Digitization will ensure speedy, efficient delivery of justice Steps to improve Criminal Justice System Digitization Will Ensure Speedy, Efficient Delivery of Justice Context The Indian judiciary has increasingly started using technology and the change is reflected in the legal profession in general as well. Relevance GS-II: Government […]
Reservation in Public Employment
Context: Jarnail Singh judgment indicates a critical turn in the jurisprudence of reservation. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Issues related to Minorities), GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: Constitutional Provisions on Reservation Reservation not a fundamental Right Arguments for applying reservation in promotions Mandal […]