Current Affairs 25 August 2023
CONTENTS Northern Sea Route Context: Murmansk, popularly called the capital of the Arctic region and the beginning point of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), is witnessing the rising trend of Indian involvement in cargo traffic. In the first seven months of 2023, India got the lion’s share with 35% of eight million tonnes of cargo […]
PIB Summaries 25 August 2023
CONTENTS India Post Payments Bank Context: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has marked a significant milestone in the world of banking services with its continued profit streak, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable financial inclusion and citizen empowerment. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) ASTRA Missile Context: Recently, Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft […]
Static Quiz 25 August 2023 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 August 2023 Contents Providing India’s Workers with Comprehensive Social Security Context An effective social security system that covers all of India’s worker groups is urgently needed. Dispiriting data that show that a sizeable section of the workforce does not get social security benefits highlight the need to close this gap […]
About The Maitri Setu
Context: India-Bangladesh friendship bridge, the Maitri Setu, is all set to be functional soon. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Maitri Setu: Location and Length: Symbol of Bilateral Relations: Construction and Oversight: Design and Structure: Feni River: Location and Border: Origin and Flow: Length: -Source: The Hindu
Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)
Context: In a joint effort, the space agencies of India and Japan are embarking on the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX): Collaborative Venture: Objectives: Partnership and Instruments: Proposed Instruments: Insights and Future Exploration: -Source: Times of India
The Fujiwhara effect
Context: The United States west coast recently witnessed Hurricane Hilary (a sub-tropical storm by the time it hit the US), prompting the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) to issue its first ever tropical storm watch for parts of Southern California. This was the latest incident in a string of unusual weather phenomena in the region. Relevance: […]
About the Bharat NCAP
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved the draft GSR notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). Relevance: GS II- Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Bharat NCAP Feature: Significance -Source: The Hindu
UK’s North Sea Fossil Fuel Drilling Plans
Context: The UK Prime Minister has approved further fossil fuel drilling in the North Sea to bolster energy self-sufficiency, prompting concerns about climate commitments. The North Sea Transition Authority (NTSA) is supervising the 33rd licensing round for offshore oil and gas, raising discussions on the nation’s environmental goals. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme
Context: Recently, a debate has emerged over the effectiveness of India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI), an Electronics Manufacturing scheme, suggesting it generates import-dependent assembly jobs rather than fostering Self-Sufficiency in manufacturing and economic growth. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Promoting Domestic Manufacturing: The Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) Participation and Rewards: Scope […]