Everything About Index of Eight Core Industries
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? The combined Index of Eight Core Industries increased by 7.9 per cent (provisional) in September 2022 as compared to the Index of September 2021. About Index of Eight Core Industries: The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The President of India paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), popularly known as Sardar Patel, was an Indian politician. He was the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 November 2022 Contents Raj Bhavan’s extra-constitutional delusions Is there anti-superstition legislation in India? Raj Bhavan’s Extra-Constitutional Delusions Context The article critically examines the Governor’s powers and limitations in light of recent actions by the Governor’s office that have garnered national attention for all the wrong reasons. Relevance GS Paper 2: […]
PIB Summaries 01 November 2022
CONTENTS Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Index of Eight Core Industries Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birth Anniversary Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The President of India paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), popularly known as Sardar Patel, […]
Static Quiz 01 November 2022 (History)
Namami Gange Programme
Context: Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government said that Dolphins have started coming back to the Ganga with improvement in the quality of the river water made possible by the Namami Gange programme. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Species in News) Dimensions of the Article: About Namami Gange programme Ganges River Dolphins Threats to Gangetic River dolphin […]
Anti-Superstition laws in India
Context: The brutal murders of two women as part of “ritualistic human sacrifices” in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala have left the country in shock. Chilling details of the killings have sparked a debate about the prevalence of superstitious beliefs, black magic and sorcery in Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2022
Context: Recently, The Emissions Gap Report 2022: The Closing Window – Climate crisis calls for rapid transformation of societies was released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Important International Institutions and their reports) Dimensions of the Article: About Emissions Gap Report […]
Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat
Context Recently, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday (October 29) announced the formation of a committee to implement a uniform civil code (UCC) in the state. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive aspects of Uniform Civil Code include Challenges in Implementing Uniform Civil Code Include […]
What is Anti-Microbial Resistance?
Context: Recent studies have found the emergence of resistant Salmonella tphimurium DT104 that causes infections in humans and cattle. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Concerns regarding Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Way forward Details: The rapid and unselective use of traditional antibiotics gives rise to the emergence […]