Current Affairs 04 May 2023
CONTENTS Eliminating Carbon Emissions in Steel Production Context: Hydrogen is a crucial part of the world’s plans to greenify its manufacturing and automobile industries as a fuel whose production and use needn’t emit carbon. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Green Steel Production through Direct Reduction with Hydrogen Gas Benefits of Using Hydrogen as a Reducing Agent […]
PIB Summaries 04 May 2023
CONTENTS Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP) Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Why in News? The growth of ethanol sector has been tremendous which has set a sort of example for the world, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industry […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 May 2023 Contents PPP Project Risks Require A New Approach Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc, Investment models Mains Question The effective formulation of partner rules and the specification of a mitigation mechanism are necessary for risk management in PPP projects. Analyse. (150 words) Public-private […]
Static Quiz 04 May 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 May 2023 Contents India Needs To Be Vigilant Against Harmful Gases Context A toxic gas was allegedly inhaled by eleven people, including three children, in the densely populated Giaspura neighbourhood of Ludhiana. High levels of hydrogen sulphide were found in the air. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Disaster Management; Chemical Disaster Mains […]
About Similipal Tiger Reserve
Context: A rare melanistic tiger was found dead in the core area of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Location and Terrain: Vegetation: Fauna: Other Facts: What are Melanistic animals? Other Major Protected Areas in Odisha -Source: The Hindu
About Gig Economy
Context: The recent strike by Zomato-owned Blinkit delivery agents has once again brought to the forefront issues plaguing the gig economy in the country. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Who is a ‘gig worker’? Proposed Law: Concerns related to gig workers and the proposed labour codes in India: Limited benefits and […]
Methyltransferase Protein and Monkeypox Virus
Context: Scientists recently deciphered the structure of the protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus. It is with the help of methyltransferase protein that the virus escapes human immunity and causes monkeypox disease. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
Article 142 Of the Constitution
Context: The Supreme Court recently held its extraordinary discretion under Article 142 of the Constitution can be used to do “complete justice” for couples trapped in bitter marriages by granting them divorce by mutual consent. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Extraordinary powers under Article 142 Pros of Article 142 Cons […]
Windfall Tax On Crude Oil
Context: India recently slashed the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to ₹4,100 per tonne from ₹6,400 per tonne. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is a windfall tax? Why are countries levying windfall taxes now? What are the issues with imposing such taxes? Brew uncertainty in the market about […]