CITES CoP19
Context: The 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP19) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is being held at Panama City. CoP19 is also known as the World Wildlife Conference. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Conference CITES […]
International Year of Millets 2023
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister has said the International Year of Millets (IYOM) – 2023 will provide an opportunity to increase global production, efficient processing and better use of crop rotation and promote millets as a major component of the food basket. About International Year […]
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances. About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Objectives Beneficiaries: All farmers growing notified crops in a notified […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 November 2022 Contents Why The Judiciary May Not Pick the Best Election Commissioners Context A 5-judge Supreme Court Constitutional bench recently proposed including the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the committee that appoints Election Commissioners. Relevance GS Paper 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary […]
Current Affairs 25 November 2022
CONTENTS Collegium System Context: The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud published its resolution recommending the transfer of seven High Court judges. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: CITES CoP19 Context: The 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP19) to the Convention on International Trade […]
PIB Summaries 25 November 2022
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances. About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) International Year […]
Static Quiz 25 November 2022 (Indian Economy)
400th Birth Anniversary of Lachit Borphukan
Context: A three-day celebration of the 400th birth anniversary of the legendary Assamese general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan began in New Delhi. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: History of the Ahom kingdom Legend of Lachit Borphukan Source: Indian Express
Guru Tegh Bahadur – Shaheedi Divas
Context: November 24 is commemorated as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, who stood up against forcible conversions by the Mughals, and was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb in 1675. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Guru’s times Run-in with […]
The Election Commission of The India
Context: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the country needed Election Commissioners (ECs) who would not shirk from even taking on the Prime Minister if required, and not just “weak-kneed” yes-men. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Election Commission of India Litigations against EC Structure of the Election Commission Issues […]