Open Network for Digital Commerce
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) will charge a “small fee” from platforms that will contribute towards “maintenance and development” of the network. About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project The main aims of ONDC are to: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) What is […]
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
Focus: GS II: Government schemes Why in News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs has renamed the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) Scheme as the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme. About the Scheme: This is an integrated scheme that converges five erstwhile schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs viz, Seekho aur Kamao: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 December 2022
Current Affairs 19 December 2022
CONTENTS Decriminalisation of Offences Under GST Context: Recently, The 48th GST Council meeting was chaired by Finance Minister recommended to decriminalise certain offences under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Deepfake Technology Context: The Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s […]
PIB Summaries 19 December 2022
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Focus: GS II: Government schemes Why in News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs has renamed the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) Scheme as the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme. About the Scheme: This is an integrated scheme that converges five erstwhile schemes of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 December 2022 Contents Deepfake Technology: How and Why Will China Regulate it? Context The Chinese Cyberspace Administration, the country’s cyberspace watchdog, is implementing new regulations to limit the use of deep synthesis technology and combat disinformation. Deepfakes is one of the most notorious applications of the technology, in which synthetic […]
Static Quiz 19 December 2022 (Polity)
Wage Imbalances, Harsh Realities, and Required Actions
Context Relevance GS Paper 1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. GS Paper 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the society, institutions and laws for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections etc Mains Question Closing the gender pay gap is critical to achieving social justice […]
Digital Public Infrastructure
Context While highlighting the lack of digital payment systems in 133 countries worldwide, the article highlights India’s critical role as the G20 Presidency in developing digital platforms and e-governance services to digitally transform the world. Relevance GS Paper 3: Science & technology, Infrastructure Mains Questions How difficult will it be to put the Digital India plan […]
Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Context: Union Home Minister said that ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ is an attempt to bring a cultural renaissance that will unite the country and connect different languages. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Kashi Tamil Sangamam Cultural Significance: -Source: The Hindu