Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 September 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 September 2022 Contents Water sharing and all: India-Bangladesh Relationship As the fifth-largest economy, India surpasses the UK Water Sharing And All: India-Bangladesh Relationship Context Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to arrive in India today for an official visit. The visiting leader is expected to emphasise water sharing, energy […]
Current Affairs 05 September 2022
CONTENTS IMF Bailout to Sri Lanka Coarse cereals G-20 Education Ministers Meeting What is kurki? Ramon Magsaysay IMF Bailout to Sri Lanka Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka, months after the island nation’s economic crisis intensified this year, following a serious Balance of Payments problem. Relevance: GS II: […]
PIB Summaries 05 September 2022
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Zonal Councils Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Education informed Lok Sabha that, during 2021-22, more than 3 Lakh women were trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) scheme. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Pradhan […]
Static Quiz 05 September 2022 (Environment)
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: The delay in payment of wages has pushed MGNREGS workers in West Bengal to the brink. There are allegations of corruption against the State government, the Centre’s reluctance in releasing payments, and the plight of the workers caught in this tussle. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Health and Poverty related issues, Government Interventions […]
What Is Cervavac?
Context: Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the scientific completion of Cervavac, India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Cervavac? How effective is the new vaccine? What are the challenges? About Cervical cancer […]
UN Accuses China of Uighur Rights Abuses
Context: The UN accused China of serious human rights violations that may amount to “crimes against humanity” in a report examining a crackdown on Uighurs and other ethnic groups. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the leak about? Who are Uyghurs? About China’s Treatment of Uyghurs What was the build-up […]
Single Use Plastic
Context: Since July 1, 2022, India has banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of single-use plastics (SUP) items with low utility and high littering potential. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article About Single use plastic What are the items being banned? How will the ban be enforced? Impacts […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 September 2022
The Reflection of Self Reliant India
Context PM Modi commissioned India’s largest indigenous military project, the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, Kerala. Relevance GS Paper 3: Internal Security Mains Question Criminals and anti-national activities have always been a threat to India’s coasts. When discussing potential threats, emphasise India’s coastal security measures. (150 words) Basic […]