PIB Summaries 24 February 2023
CONTENTS Sansad Ratna Awards Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated fellow Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About Sansad Ratna Awards: Lab Grown Diamonds Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Five-year research grant to encourage indigenous production of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 February 2023
Contents: India’s R&D Estimates Are An Incomplete Picture Context: As per the latest Research and Development Statistics, published by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in 2020, the R&D spending in 2017-18 by foreign MNCs in India is only 10% of what U.S. firms have reported to have spent in India on R&D. Relevance: […]
Static Quiz 24 February 2023 (Geography)
About ULTRASAT
Context: NASA will launch Israel’s first space telescope mission, the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) in early 2026. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About ULTRASAT What is a geostationary orbit? -Source: The Hindu
About AstroSat
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently made an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to allow scientists and researchers to analyze data from the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission, AstroSat. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About AstroSat Scientific objectives of ASTROSAT mission are: -Source: Indian Express
What is Angel Tax?
Context: The Finance Bill 2023 has proposed some changes that will remove the exemption for foreign funds and non-resident investors, who will now have to pay Angel Tax on the difference between capital raised and the fair value of securities sold. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Angel Tax Why is Angel Tax Problematic? CBDT Notification on Angel Tax […]
Significance Of The Findings in Keeladi
Context: Keeladi is a tiny hamlet in the Sivaganga district in south Tamil Nadu. It is about 12 km south-east to the temple city of Madurai and is located along the Vaigai river. The excavations here from 2015 prove that an urban civilisation existed in Tamil Nadu in the Sangam age on the banks of […]
More Animals Less Forest Coverage
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Biodiversity protection and related laws; Man-Animal Conflict; Animal Welfare Mains Question What are the main causes and effects of the increasing conflicts between humans and animals? Include some progressive solutions to these problems in your proposal as well. (250 Words) Key Points Human-Animal Conflict Conflict-related effects include Government actions Way Forward Conclusion […]
Budget Needs To Boost Green Growth
Context The inclusion of green growth as one of the seven core economic priorities, which coincides with India’s G20 presidency, demonstrates India’s dedication to a sustainable future. Relevance GS Paper-3: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it,Government Budgeting Mains Question How does green growth work? How does the Indian government ensure green growth? (250 words) How […]
About Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister chaired the meeting of 41st edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments. About PRAGATI