Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 June 2022 Contents The EPI may rankle but India can recast policies Revisiting social justice under the Dravidian model The EPI May Rankle But India Can Recast Policies Context Environmental Performance Index (EPI) placing India last among all 180 assessed countries has naturally touched a raw nerve. The assessment, carried […]
PIB Summaries 20 June 2022
CONTENTS Single use plastic ADIP Scheme & Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana Op Sankalp Single Use Plastic Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? CPCB has undertaken comprehensive measures to give effect to India’s commitment to ban identified Single Use Plastic items by 30th June, 2022, to realise Hon’ble PM’s clarion call to phase out […]
With reference to the India economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)”?
With reference to the India economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)”?1) Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs.2) IIGs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation.3) The interest received as well as capital gains on IIBs are not taxable. Which of the statements […]
Static Quiz 20 June 2022 (Environment)
A ‘Man’s Parliament’ Striving For An Inclusive India
Context In 1952, when the Indian Republic held its first Parliamentary session, 39 strong, intelligent, and passionate women leaders sat in the hallowed halls of power, challenging a centuries old tide of men’s dominance over the polity. Relevance GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their […]
Agnipath – A Fire That Could Singe India
Context Agnipath scheme for recruitment of short-term contracted soldiers was announced. The driving factor for this U turn — from ‘One Rank One Pension’ to ‘No Rank No Pension’ might be economic. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the […]
What is Polio?
Context: Recently, Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus (VDPV) was recently found in sewage samples from Kolkata, Bengal, during environmental surveillance. A VDPV is a weakened poliovirus strain that was initially included in OPV (Oral Poliovirus Vaccines) but has since evolved to act more like the wild or naturally occurring virus. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: […]
About I2U2 Initiative
Context: As part of I2U2 initiatives, India, Israel, UAE, and the US will hold its first virtual summit in July 2022. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About I2U2 Initiative Significance About I2U2 Initiative: Following the Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, I2U2 was founded in October 2021 to address […]
World Competitiveness Index 2022
Context: Recently, the annual World Competitiveness Index was released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). IMD is a Swiss foundation, based in Switzerland, dedicated to the development of international business executives at each stage of their careers Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) Highlights of the Index India’s […]
What Are Microplastics?
Context: For the first time, microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. The pollutant, scientists argue, poses a growing threat to the region’s ecosystem and could increase the melting of ice and snow. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are microplastics? Health hazard of microplastics How did […]