Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 June 2023 Contents A New Digital India Bill Is Needed to Build a Future-Ready Digital India Context Relevance GS Paper 2 – Government policies and Interventions, GS Paper 3 – Recent Technological Advancement – Digitalization Mains Question Examine the international regulatory frameworks and the lessons that may be learned from […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 June 2023
Current Affairs 27 June 2023
CONTENTS DPCGC Recommends Punitive Action on OTT Platform Context: For the first time, the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), self-regulatory body for online curated content (OTT), has recommended punitive action on a platform invoking the Information Technology Rules (2021). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: DPCGC Orders Removal of […]
PIB Summaries 27 June 2023
CONTENTS Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP) Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Central Government aims to increase production of ethanol and also supply of ethanol for the Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme, especially in the surplus season. Government policy changes have led to a remarkable increase in molasses-based distilleries’ capacity, […]
Flash Floods and Landslide
Context: The Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked on June 26 following flash floods and landslides. Flash floods were witnessed in Khotinallah near Aut (in HP) on the Pandoh–Kullu stretch due to a heavy downpour. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Flash Floods: Sudden and Destructive Water Events Causes: Factors Contributing to Flash Floods: Features: […]
About Solar Mean Magnetic Field (SMMF)
Context: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have conducted a study that sheds light on the impact of the sun’s magnetic field on the interplanetary magnetic space. This research has brought them closer to identifying the source of the Solar Mean Magnetic Field (SMMF), as recognized by the Department of Science and Technology. […]
About Skin Banks
Context: Recently, North India’s first skin bank was inaugurated in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. Relevance: GS II: Health About Skin Banks: -Source: Indian Express
About The World Competitiveness Index
Context: Recently, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) published the World Competitiveness Index. Relevance: GS II: Inernational Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Competitiveness Index Key Points from the Index: -Source: The Economic Times
Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
Context: Twenty per cent tax on Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India is set to kick off soon. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights: Existing Mechanism: Changes Made: Budget 2023-24 and TCS Provisions: Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS): Introduction and Eligibility: Remittance Limit and Frequency: Permissible Usage […]
DPCGC Recommends Punitive Action on OTT Platform
Context: For the first time, the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), self-regulatory body for online curated content (OTT), has recommended punitive action on a platform invoking the Information Technology Rules (2021). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: DPCGC Orders Removal of Obscene Content from OTT Platform ULLU Information Technology […]