Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 November 2022 Contents PSLV-C54 successfully places earth observation satellite Context In one of its longest missions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched 9 satellites, including an Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06), into multiple orbits using the space agency’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C54). Relevance: GS Paper 3: Science and […]
About online RTI portal
Context: The Supreme Court has launched an online portal that will help citizens file and access applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act in matters related to the court. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About online RTI portal How does the online portal work? -Source: The Hindu
Russian Volcano: Shiveluch
Context: The Shiveluch volcano in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula may be gearing up for its first powerful eruption in 15 years, scientists say. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Kamchatka peninsula: About Shiveluch About the Ring of Fire Why are there so many volcanoes in the Ring of Fire? -Source: Indian […]
Measles Outbreak in Mumbai
Context: One of the biggest fallouts of the pandemic globally has been the low routine immunisation coverage of children. Asper WHO data ,nearly 40 million children globally had missed a measles vaccine dose last year. As a result, there were an estimated nine million measles cases and 1,28,000 deaths in 2021. Relevance: GS II: Health […]
About Old Pension Scheme
Context: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman expressed concern over the revival of the old pension scheme (OPS) by some States, saying it would burden future taxpayers at a time when India needed to focus on fiscal prudence and promote sustained growth. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Old Pension Scheme Dearness allowance […]
Legalising Same-Sex Marriage
Context: A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice India, issued notices to the Centre and the Attorney General of India, seeking their response to two petitions filed by gay couples to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, (SMA) 1954. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 November 2022
Current Affairs 28 November 2022
CONTENTS Legalising Same-Sex Marriage Context: A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice India, issued notices to the Centre and the Attorney General of India, seeking their response to two petitions filed by gay couples to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, (SMA) 1954. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
About Exercise AUSTRA HIND 22
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The bilateral training exercise “AUSTRA HIND 22” between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan). About exercise “AUSTRA HIND 22:
Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the fourth edition of Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue concluded in Delhi. Theme: Operationalising the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative About Indo Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) Objectives: About Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)