Agnipath Scheme – Extension of Entry Age
Context: Consequent to the commencement of the AGNIPATH scheme, the entry age for all new recruits in the Armed Forces has been fixed as 17 ½ – 21 years of age. Cognizant of the fact that it has not been possible to undertake the recruitment during the last two years, the Government has decided that […]
Inter-State Council
Context: Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister wrote to Prime Minister, asking that at least three meetings of the Inter-State Council should be held every year to “strengthen the spirit of cooperative federalism”. He also suggested that bills of national importance should be placed before the Council before being tabled in Parliament. He said this was […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 June 2022
PIB Summaries 18 June 2022
CONTENTS Press Council of India Press Council of India Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? The Government of India has nominated Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as Chairperson of Press Council of India. Smt Justice Desai is a retired Judge of Supreme Court of India. About Press Council of India: The PCI […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 June 2022 Contents Agnipath, a fire that could singe India A ‘man’s Parliament’ striving for an inclusive India 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 […]
Current Affairs 18 June 2022
CONTENTS Inter-State Council Extension of entry age: Agnipath Scheme Microplastics I2U2 Initiative World Competitiveness Index 2022 Polio Inter-State Council Context: Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister wrote to Prime Minister, asking that at least three meetings of the Inter-State Council should be held every year to “strengthen the spirit of cooperative federalism”. He also suggested that […]
Static Quiz 18 June 2022 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 17 June 2022
Bulldozer Injustice to ‘Teach a Lesson’
Context The use of Bulldozers on the accused of various violent incidents in the country has drawn ire from certain sections of the society who believe law shall take such decisions in a civilized society. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States Dimensions of the Article Bulldozer justice When the state […]
The Reasons Behind the Crashing Crypto Market
Context Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies have been crashing since they hit an all-time high late last year. Bitcoin has lost more than two-thirds of its value since it hit a peak of around $69,000 in November last year and is currently trading at around the $22,000 mark. Ethereum, another cryptocurrency popular among investors, has […]