Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
Focus: GS-3 Science and Technology Why in News? Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Key Points: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. As per the ‘’Rules 1989’’, State/UT Biotechnology Coordination Committees and […]
FDI in Defence Sector
Focus: GS-3 Indian Economy Why in News? The Government of India revised the FDI polic in 2020 and the total FDI inflow reported till May, 2022 is approximately Rs. 494 Crores. The GoI in 2020, has liberalised and allowed FDI under automatic route up to 74% and up to 100% through Government route wherever it […]
Optical Fibers and the 5G Spring
Context India is preparing to auction off airwaves in order to launch 5G services across the country. The infrastructure required for such a rollout necessitates the connection of existing radio towers via optical-fibre cables. Relevance GS Paper: 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper: 3 IT & Computers, Indigenization of Technology, Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Mains Question […]
The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance In India
Context Democratic governance mechanisms are becoming more open to the potentials of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for achieving good governance in their implementation. This use of ICTs for governance falls under the umbrella term of E-governance. India, as one of the largest democratic, demographic, and geographically diverse countries, faces a significant challenge in implementing […]
PIB Summaries 26 July 2022
CONTENTS: Genetically Modified (GM) Crops FDI in Defence Sector Genetically Modified (GM) Crops Focus: GS-3 Science and Technology Why in News? Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Key Points: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the Environment […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2022 Contents The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance in India Optical Fibers and the 5G Spring The Potentials of ICT: E-Governance in India Context Democratic governance mechanisms are becoming more open to the potentials of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for achieving good governance in their implementation. This use of […]
Static Quiz 26 July 2022 (Art & Culture)
Marburg Virus Disease
Context Ghana declared the country’s first Marburg virus disease outbreak after two unrelated people died. The news of a new outbreak of a deadly disease caused by viral infections heightened the concerns of a public already exhausted by the coronavirus pandemic and alarmed by the spread of monkeypox and a new case of polio. Relevance […]
Declining Value of Euro
Context The euro recently reached parity with the US dollar. In other words, one euro became equal to one US dollar in terms of the exchange rate. The Euro is the European Union’s currency and monetary unit, represented by the € symbol. It is the official currency of the EU’s 19 member countries. Relevance GS […]