PIB Summaries 16 March 2024
CONTENTS Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 Context: The Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) is introduced by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, specifically targeting the electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 Electric Vehicles (EVs): […]
Static Quiz 16 March 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 March 2024
CONTENTS The TEPA with EFTA is a Major Breakthrough Context: Earlier this week, India took a significant step by signing a trade agreement with four European countries, signaling a fresh direction in its policy stance. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members—Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein—is noteworthy […]
Gujarat Dairy Union Converts Dung to BioCNG
Context: The Banaskantha District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union in Gujarat has embarked on a transformative initiative to convert dung into BioCNG (compressed natural gas) and fertilizer, thereby supplementing farmers’ income. This innovative project not only addresses waste management challenges but also creates new revenue streams for dairy farmers. The BioCNG outlet, situated on the Deesa-Tharad […]
Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination
Context: Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting launched the Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD), a news-sharing service from Prasar Bharati, aimed at transforming news dissemination in India. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions PB-SHABD: Empowering Small News Organizations Key Features: Minister’s Emphasis: Prasar Bharati: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Devin AI – Revolutionizing Software Engineering
Context: A US-based company called Cognition has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence chatbot called Devin which it claims to be world’s first fully autonomous AI software engineer. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Devin AI: Revolutionizing Software Engineering Capabilities: Performance: -Source: The Economic Times
About Atmospheric Research Testbed
Context: Recently, Minister of Earth Sciences virtually inaugurated the first phase of the Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI) in Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART) Establishment and Location: Components and Instruments: Phases: Objectives: Instrumentation:
Supreme Court Considers Tiger Safari in Uttarakhand
Context: The Supreme Court has shown a favorable inclination towards approving the establishment of a Tiger Safari at Pakhrau, Uttarakhand, situated in the buffer area of Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). However, the court stressed that safari parks should only house local tigers that are injured, conflicted, or orphaned, and not those sourced from zoos. Additionally, […]
On Judges and Bureaucrats Joining Politics
Context: The recent resignations of a Calcutta High Court judge and a senior IPS officer in West Bengal, followed by their subsequent entry into political parties, have sparked widespread debate and concern. Questions have arisen regarding the ethical implications of constitutional authorities and government officials joining political parties upon leaving their positions. The issue highlights […]
France Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution
Context: Recently, French lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a bill to enshrine abortion rights in France’s constitution, making it the only country to explicitly guarantee a woman’s right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy. The approved bill amends Article 34 of the French Constitution, explicitly stating that “the law determines the conditions by which the freedom of women […]