Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 April 2023 Contents Using Up Open Resources in the Seas Context: An audit of India’s coastline by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has uncovered some alarming facts that could have a negative effect on the blue economy. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Mains […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 April 2023
Current Affairs 29 April 2023
CONTENTS Left Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh Context: Recently, ten personnel of the Chhattisgarh Police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the civilian driver of their vehicle were reported killed in an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack by Maoists in the state’s Dantewada district. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Left-Wing Extremism Left-wing extremism (LWE) is a political […]
PIB Summaries 29 April 2023
CONTENTS Shanghai Cooperation Organization Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari chaired the 10th Meeting for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Transport Ministers at New Delhi. What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has […]
Static Quiz 29 April 2023 (History)
North of the Andaman Islands, What’s Brewing?
Context Given the growing military activity in the Coco Islands and their proximity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India decided to expand its capabilities. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, India and its neighbourhood- relations. Mains Question In order to protect its security and strategic […]
Higher Education Reforms Needed in India
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Mains Question “Governance that approaches international standards is necessary for Indian universities to have a realistic chance of competing on the global stage.” Observation (150 Words). Highlights The third-largest higher education system in the world in terms of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 April 2023 Contents Higher Education Reforms Needed in India Context: Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Mains Question “Governance that approaches international standards is necessary for Indian universities to have a realistic chance of competing on the global stage.” […]
About The Quasars
Context: According to a new study Quasars the brightest and the most powerful objects in the universe – have a violent origin story Relevance: GS III: Science and technology Dimensions of the Article: About Quasars: Here are some key facts about quasars: Discovery: Properties: Formation: Size: Importance: What is a Blackhole? -Source: Indian Express
About The North Sea summit
Context: Recently, nine European countries during the second North Sea summit have signed a declaration aimed at transforming the North Sea into a green power plant Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About North Sea Summit The North Sea Summit is an international conference focused on promoting the development of offshore wind […]