Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 June 2022 Contents Avoiding the coal scarcity trap India needs a forward-looking strategy on Pakistan Avoiding The Coal Scarcity Trap Context The recent power crisis due to the coal shortage in India underscores the need for measures to avoid a repeat of episodes in the future. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, […]
PIB Summaries 10 June 2022
CONTENT Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Focus: GS Paper – 3: Mobilization of Resources, Quick Facts For Prelims For the month of April 2022, the Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with base 2011-12 stands at 135.1 The Indices of Industrial Production for the Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity sectors for the month of […]
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Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 June 2022 Contents The Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions are improving people’s well-being Healthcare in India is ailing The Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions are Improving People’s Well-Being Context The performance of the Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions highlights the importance of convergence as an operating principle […]
Current Affairs 10 June 2022
CONTENTS: Rhino reintroduction a hit in Assam Reserve Rajasthan reels under relentless heatwave 70 elephants died in Karnataka in 2021 Rhino Reintroduction a Hit in Assam Reserve Context: The onehorned rhinos of western Assam’s Manas National Park, bordering Bhutan, are expected to have high life expectancy and significant growth in population, the 14th Assam rhino […]
Monetary Tightening And Its Impact on Growth
Context A rate hike in the monetary policy committee’s June meeting was a foregone conclusion after the spike in inflation and an off-cycle surprise interest rate hike on May 4. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Dimensions of the Article Reasons fast forwarding of Interest Rate Hike […]
Challenges in Dealing With Indo-Pacific
Context The Indo-Pacific region has been under pressure and East Asia, in particular, has had to weather repeated storms. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Article Background China-challenge in Indo-Pacific Will IPEF framework help in tackling challenges from China? Two facets of Indo-Pacific […]
CiSS Application and How Does It Work?
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal to help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations (CiSS). CiSS Application The CiSS application is used for receiving data of children in […]
What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23. What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Minimum Support Price is the price at which government purchases crops […]