Fair Wages at the End of Service Delivery
Context: The recent agreement with Anganwadi workers and helpers, resolving their strike in Andhra Pradesh, marked a delayed acknowledgment of their role in maintaining the continuum of care. Disregarding the significance of the final stage in service delivery has proven to be a grave error. Especially for the government, it is crucial not to overlook […]
Research Environment in India
Context: The initial batch of fellows for the Vaibhav fellowship program has been announced by the government. The Vaibhav (VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik) initiative is notable for its unique premise. It is expected to facilitate a genuine exchange of knowledge, innovation, and work culture. The optimistic outlook extends to the potential scenario where non-resident Indian scientists may contemplate a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 January 2024
Current Affairs 27 January 2024
CONTENTS Approval of Sweden’s NATO Membership by Turkey’s Parliament Context: Sweden’s attempt to join NATO cleared a major hurdle after Turkey’s parliament supported its membership. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why Sweden Wants to Join NATO? Turkey’s Opposition to Sweden’s Bid: What Sweden Brings to NATO? What is NATO? What is […]
PIB Summaries 27 January 2024
CONTENTS National Voters Day Context: Election Commission of India is celebrating 14th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2024. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Voters’ Day (NVD): Founding Celebration: Objectives and Focus: Widespread Celebrations: Milestone Celebration: About Election Commission of India Litigations against EC Structure of the Election […]
Static Quiz 27 January 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 January 2024
CONTENTS Research Environment in India Context: The initial batch of fellows for the Vaibhav fellowship program has been announced by the government. The Vaibhav (VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik) initiative is notable for its unique premise. It is expected to facilitate a genuine exchange of knowledge, innovation, and work culture. The optimistic outlook extends to the potential […]
About Election Seizure Management System
Context: Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has conducted a training programme in virtual mode on the recently introduced Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) for the officers concerned from Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Election Seizure Management System: Key Features: Operational Mechanism: -Source: The Hindu
About Insat-3DS
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation has completed all key tests on Insat-3DS satellite before the final review which will be followed by its shipping to the spaceport in Srihari Kota, Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Insat-3DS: GSLV-F14 Overview: Key Facts about INSAT-3DR: -Source: The Hindu
Design-Linked Incentive Scheme Overview
Context: Since announcement, the Design-Linked Incentive scheme (DLI) scheme has approved only seven start-ups, markedly short of its target of supporting 100 over five years. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Design-Linked Incentive Scheme Overview: The scheme is geared towards providing financial incentives and design infrastructure support throughout the development and deployment phases of semiconductor designs, […]