Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 July 2023 Contents The Role of NaBFID in Infrastructure Development Context The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), in the context of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), is a key player in the financing of projects in these pipelines. To address the […]
About The Solar Flare
Context: Recently, an X-class solar flare was emitted by the Sun, causing disruptions in radio communications in certain areas. The flare has been classified as an X1.0 flare by NASA. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Solar flares Classification: Categories of Solar Flares: X-class Flares (Big): M-class Flares (Medium-Sized): C-class […]
GSTN Made the Geocoding Functionality Live
Context: Recently, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) made the geocoding functionality live for all states and union territories. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Geocoding: About Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN): -Source: Indian Express
About The SCORES Platform
Context: A total of 3,079 complaints against companies and market intermediaries have been disposed of through the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) SCORES platform recently. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About SCORES Platform: Scope of Complaints: Entities Handled by SEBI: Types of Complaints Not Covered by SCORES Portal: Securities […]
About Farmers’ Distress Index
Context: The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is developing an Early Warning System called “Farmers’ Distress Index”, a first of its kind for India. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Farmers’ Distress Index: Development Process of the Index: The Seven Indicators: Interpreting the Index: […]
About The National Green Tribunal
Context: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fines of about Rs 80,000 crore on States and UTs for non-compliance of sewage treatment and garbage disposal rules and for violating orders. The highest penalty has been imposed on Tamil Nadu followed by Maharashtra, MP and UP. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Green Tribunal (NGT) […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2022
Context: The Central Government recently issued a notification to bring the Goods & Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Recent Changes Made Under the PMLA The Indian government has […]
About The Nari Adalats
Context: The Centre is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts – Nari Adalats – at the village level as an alternate dispute resolution forum for issues like domestic violence, property rights and countering the patriarchal system. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Types of […]
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023
Context: A Parliamentary committee, set up to examine proposed amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, has endorsed the amendment Bill in its entirety. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background on Forest Laws in India: Increased pressure on forest land: Restrictions on forest land diversion: Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill: Key Features […]
About Performance Grading Index PGI
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Education released report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22. About Performance Grading Index (PGI): PGI 2.0: