Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested four current and two former officials of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) division of the Union Home Ministry, along with eight others, for allegedly facilitating illegal clearances to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) under the Act, in lieu of bribes. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & […]
What Is Tomato Flu?
Context: Tamil Nadu has ramped up surveillance at its borders in the wake of “tomato flu” cases being detected in Kerala. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is tomato flu? How can tomato flu be treated? How to take care of it? What is tomato flu? The flu that gets its name […]
Pantanal Wetlands
Context: The world’s largest wetland, the Pantanal in South America, is at the risk of collapse due to legal land-use decisions and proposals. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Pantanal Significance of Pantanal About Pantanal The Pantanal is a natural region encompassing the world’s largest tropical wetland area, and the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 May 2022
PIB Summaries 12 May 2022
CONTENTS National Technology Day National Mission for Clean Ganga United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification National Technology Day Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? India observes its National Technology Day on 11th May every year. Details: Theme The theme for National Technology Day 2022 is “Integrated Approach in Science and technology for a sustainable […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 May 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 May 2022 Contents Ukraine conflict won’t make the US abandon Indo-Pacific Strategy The importance of Emigrants Ukraine Conflict Won’t Make the US Abandon Indo-Pacific Strategy Context When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine at the end of February, it was widely asked in Delhi if the new challenges of European security would […]
Current Affairs 12 May 2022
CONTENTS SC puts ‘Colonial’ Sedition Law on Hold Delhi HC gives split verdict on Marital Rape Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Tomato flu Pantanal Wetlands SC Puts ‘Colonial’ Sedition Law on Hold Context: The Supreme Court suspended pending criminal trials and court proceedings under Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code, while allowing the […]
Static Quiz 12 May 2022 (Environment)
Control Inflation by Acting on Liquidity
Context The recent action of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to raise the repo rate by 40 basis points and cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points is a recognition of the serious situation with respect to inflation in our country and the resolve to tackle inflation. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues […]
Literacy and Delivery of Services, Not Religion, Influences Fertility
Context The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 5 report that was awaited for nearly six months is finally out. And it provides a heartening outlook. Relevance GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Dimensions of the Article About NHFS Replacement Rate […]