Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 March 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 March 2023 Contents Myanmar’s Spring Revolution Needs India and the World’s Help Context An uprising against the Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s military regime, is currently underway in the country in an effort to establish a federal democratic union in place of the military government. Relevance GS Paper-2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 March 2023
ASEAN-India Business summit
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology addressed the addresses 5th ASEAN-India Business summit. About the ASEAN-India Business summit: It is being held as part of the ASEAN-India Year of Friendship to commemorate the more than three-decade-long engagement between India and the 10-member bloc […]
National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 10th March 2023. National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) was established by the […]
Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) Project
Context: The Indian Railways is collaborating with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) under the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc. Dimensions of the Article: About the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project: Functionality: Collaboration with ISRO: Benefits: -Source: The Hindu
About Mugger Crocodile
Context: According to a recent study, anthropogenic threats like illegal fishing and sand mining pose a threat to the mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus plaustris) of the Rapti River flowing along the Chitwan National Park. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in News, Conservation of Ecology and Biodiversity) Dimensions of the Article: Crocodile Species Found in […]
Open Network For Digital Commerce
Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently said that the ONDC will help small retailers survive the onslaught of large tech-based e-commerce companies. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ONDC? The main aims of ONDC are to: Example: What led to formation of ONDC? What are the likely benefits […]
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Context: Recently, the chairperson of NAAC’s executive committee, resigned after repeatedly demanding an independent inquiry into the functioning of the council. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) NAAC’s objectives are as follows What is the difference between assessment and accreditation? How the Accreditation Process […]
International Women’s Day 2023
Context: Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) will be commemorated on March 8. Relevance: GS I: Indian Society Dimensions of the Article: About International Women’s Day 2023 Gender Gap in STEM The gender gap in STEM refers to the disparity in representation between men and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Here are […]
Money Laundering laws will now cover Cryptocurrency Trade
Context: The government has imposed the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 on cryptocurrencies or virtual assets as it looks to tighten oversight of digital assets. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are cryptocurrencies? How are they different from actual currency? How do cryptocurrencies derive their value? Prevention of Money Laundering Act […]