Windfall Tax in Energy Sector
Context Finance Minister defended the Centre’s windfall tax on domestic crude oil producers. She proposed the windfall tax as a way to rein in the enormous profits made by some oil refiners. These refiners chose to export fuel in order to capitalise on rising global prices while affecting domestic supplies. Relevance GS Paper 3: Resource […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 September 2022
Current Affairs 15 September 2022
CONTENTS India to host G20 Summit in 2023 National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) Azerbaijan-Armenia border clashes ‘Triple dip’ La Nina India to Host G20 Summit in 2023 Context: Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India is hosting the G-20 (Group of 20) leaders’ summit in New Delhi next year 2023. The 17th G20 Heads […]
PIB Summaries 15 September 2022
CONTENTS Shoonya campaign Padma Awards One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? NITI Aayog Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign About Shoonya campaign : Shoonya is a consumer awareness campaign to reduce air pollution by promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for ride-hailing and deliveries. The campaign has 130 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 September 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 September 2022 Contents Joining the dots to strengthen the patent ecosystem Windfall Tax in Energy Sector Joining The Dots To Strengthen The Patent Ecosystem Context There is a surge in start-ups and unicorns in India, and an efficient IPR system is a necessary prerequisite for a healthy startup ecosystem. As […]
Static Quiz 15 September 2022 (Environment)
Great G20 power comes with greater responsibility
Context The world is watching India and its upcoming presidency of key global forums in 2023, which will put India on the global stage and allow it to place its priorities and narratives on the global agenda. As the country prepares to host the G20 and SCO summits next year, the coming months will be […]
India Confronts Sri Lanka over Tamils at UNHRC
Context India chastised Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for failing to meet its commitments to find a political solution to the ethnic Tamil minority issue. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, India and its Neighbourhood Mains Question “Despite deep ties, India […]
GPS-Based Toll System to Replace FASTag
Context: The government plans to start a GPS-based toll system in place of FASTag to ensure seamless payment and vehicle movement on national highways. The move would end the role of toll plazas across the country. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: How will a GPS-based tolling system work? About FASTag […]
What is the Collegium System?
Context: The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) U.U. Lalit has recommended eight names for appointment to the Bombay High Court. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Working of the Collegium System and NJAC Appointment procedure of HC Judges […]