The Draft Geo-Heritage Sites And Geo-Relics Bill
Context Relevance: GS Paper-1: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times; Indian Geography Mains Question Describe the idea of “Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics” and evaluate the draught “Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2022” for its potential to protect the natural resources found […]
Building a More Accessible Digital Ecosystem
Context: Technology has a huge potential to level the playing field for people with disabilities, but if it is not made with their needs in mind, it can also serve to reinforce the barriers that they already face. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the […]
About Periyar Tiger Reserve
Context: A four-day bird survey conducted by the forest department has identified 231 species of birds in the Periyar Tiger Reserve, of which 11 species of birds were not recorded during the previous surveys. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Periyar Tiger Reserve: Wildlife: Vegetation: Local Communities: Rivers: About the […]
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Context: Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the raising of seven new battalions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Indo-Tibetan Border Police: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs. History and Formation: Roles and Responsibilities: Organization: Recruitment and Training: Uniform and Insignia: Awards and […]
About Tipu Sultan
Context: Recently, Karnataka BJP president triggered yet another controversy when he asked people to chase away Tipu Sultan supporters “to the forest” as “only those who perform bhajans of Ram” should remain “in this land”. Relevance: GS I: Modern History Dimensions of the Article: About Tipu Sultan Was Tipu Sultan a tyrant and a religious […]
What is Leprosy?
Context: With a renewed focus on tackling leprosy, the Union Health Ministry has devised a strategic road map for achieving zero cases of the infection by 2030. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? -Source: The Hindu
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), will organise a State Level Conference on Financial Literacy in Amrit Kaal – Empowering Investors in association with the Department of Tourism in Aizawl. About Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority: Investor Education Protection Fund (IEPF)
About EX DHARMA GUARDIAN
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The 4th edition of joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from 17 February to 02 March 2023. About EX DHARMA GUARDIAN:
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 February 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 February 2023 Contents Building a More Accessible Digital Ecosystem Context: Technology has a huge potential to level the playing field for people with disabilities, but if it is not made with their needs in mind, it can also serve to reinforce the barriers that they already face. Relevance: GS Paper-2: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 February 2023
