Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 July 2022 Contents The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts. Nord Stream 1 gas link. The New ‘Normal’ of Political Splits and Shifts. Context ‘The current phase is bizarre when compared to the past because dominant parties appear to be actively encouraging splits and shifts and having no respect […]
PIB Summaries 12 July 2022
CONTENTS Open Acreage Licensing Programme NITI Aayog Open Acreage Licensing Programme Focus: GS III- Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Government Policies and Interventions) Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has launched the OALP Bid Round-VIII, offering 10 blocks for International Competitive Bidding. Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) The Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing […]
Nord Stream 1 Gas Link
Context: Nord Stream 1 is a 1,224-km underwater gas pipeline from Vyborg, Russia, to Lubmin, Germany. Nord Stream 1, Germany’s main source of Russian gas, was shut down July 11 for maintenance. European countries fear Russia will extend the temporary gas supply suspension in retaliation for current sanctions. Relevance: Mains Paper 2: International relations: Important […]
Static Quiz 12 July 2022 (History)
Current Affairs Quiz 11 July 2022
Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Context: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) issued orders under Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 to take down certain posts from Twitter (Microblogging Site). Twitter has moved to Karnataka High Court, claiming that many of the blocking orders are procedurally and substantively deficient under Section 69 (A) of the Act. […]
Significance of Sannati
Context: Left almost unattended to for 20 years after excavation, the ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near Kanaganahalli (forming part of Sannati site) in Kalaburagi district, has finally got some attention. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: About Sannati Significance of Sannati About Sannati Sannati is a […]
Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Context: Recently, the central government issued guidelines to states about the Mission Vatsalya child protection scheme Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes Dimensions of the Article: What are the New Guidelines? About Mission Vatsalya Scheme: Key objectives of Mission Vatsalya What are the New Guidelines? According to the guidelines, states cannot change the original name of the scheme […]
Monkeypox Infection
Context: Recently, Study finds three asymptomatic monkeypox cases. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: Details About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Symptoms and treatment What did the study find? About Monkeypox virus The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus, which is a genus of viruses that also includes the variola virus, which causes smallpox, and vaccinia […]
Metaverse Standards Forum
Context: Recently, various brands gathered for the founding of the Metaverse Standards Forum for the development of interoperability standards to drive the growth of the metaverse. Relevance: GS III- Science and technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Metaverse? What is the Metaverse Standards Forum? What is the Need of Interoperability of Metaverse? What is […]