SC Verdicts That Moved The Needle on LGBTQ Rights
Context: The Supreme Court continued to hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages. On the second day of the hearing, the court heard arguments on the changing legal landscape on LGBTQ rights and the evolution of the right to choose one’s partner. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
UN Population Report: Key Takeaways
Context: India is now the most populous country in the world, having overtaken China in population, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in its State of World Population (SOWP) report, ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations, GS I: Population related issues Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of UNFPA’s Report on […]
Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions, GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? Tribal Affairs Minister recently launched Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme in Manipur. PTP-NER Scheme: The PTP-NER Scheme is a government initiative that aims to empower Scheduled Tribes in the North-Eastern Region of […]
Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Scientists have identified Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a form of plasma waves in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri. Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves: Magnetosphere: Magnetometer: Plasma Waves:
Current Affairs Quiz 20 April 2023
Current Affairs 20 April 2023
CONTENTS UN Population Report: Key Takeaways Context: India is now the most populous country in the world, having overtaken China in population, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in its State of World Population (SOWP) report, ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations, GS I: Population related issues Dimensions of the Article: Highlights […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 April 2023 Contents Campus Unity To Save Lives Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources; Stress Management Mains Question What are the causes of the stress in India’s higher education system? Offer some solutions to those problems. (150 Words) […]
PIB Summaries 20 April 2023
CONTENTS Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Scientists have identified Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a form of plasma waves in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri. Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves: Magnetosphere: Magnetometer: Plasma Waves: Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) Scheme Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions, GS III: […]
Static Quiz 20 April 2023 (Geography)
Mudra Encouraging “Inclusive” Indian Entrepreneurship
Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Mains Question “The PM Mudra Yojana has greatly aided the inclusion of several communities that have historically had low entrepreneur representation.” Evaluate. (250 Words). Important Points: How did the MUDRA Scheme come to be? PM […]