Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 October 2022 Contents Need to focusing on nutrition than hunger India-UK Relations : a New High Need To Focusing on Nutrition Than Hunger Context The article critically examines the Global Hunger Index (GHI) in light of its recent edition, which placed India in the “serious” category, trailing all South Asian […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 October 2022
Current Affairs 29 October 2022
CONTENTS Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) ‘One Nation, One Uniform’ for police Air quality index Global TB Report 2022 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) Context: The Prime Minister has said that Central laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) had given an impetus to the system in a decisive fight against […]
PIB Summaries 29 October 2022
CONTENTS Exercise ‘Garuda VII’ Exercise SIMBEX Exercise ‘Garuda VII’ Focus: Security challenges Why in News? Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating in a bilateral exercise, named ‘Garuda Vil at Air Force Station Jodhpur. About Exercise ‘Garuda VII’ This joint exercise will provide a platform for both the countries […]
Static Quiz 29 October 2022 (Polity)
About Dirty Bomb
Context: In Russia’s latest advocacy campaign over its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has focused on accusations that Kyiv might be planning to use a so-called “dirty bomb” – a conventional explosive device laced with toxic nuclear material. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Dirty bomb Concerns About Dirty bomb A […]
GM Mustard
Context: Recently, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recommended the “environmental release” of the transgenic hybrid mustard DMH-11 for seed production and conduct of field demonstration studies with respect to its effects, if any, on honey bees and other pollinating insects. Relevance: GS II: Environment […]
News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority
Context: The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA), a self-regulatory agency set up by news and digital broadcasters, has fined the Hindi TV channel News18 India Rs 50,000 for turning a news debate on hijab into a “communal issue” and not adhering to guidelines. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About News Broadcasting & Digital […]
Turkey’s Disinformation Law
Context: Recently, Turkey’s parliament adopted the much-critiqued ‘disinformation law’ that accords jail terms of up to three years to social media users and journalists for spreading ‘disinformation’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Disinformation law What are the concerns? About Disinformation law: Cumulatively known as ‘the disinformation law’, it comprises about […]
Blue Flag Certification
Context: Recently, the Blue Flag certification has been accorded to two new beaches – Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep. This takes the number of beaches certified under the Blue Flag certification to 12. Relevance: GS III- Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Blue flag programme Other 10 Beaches which have Received […]