National Technical Textiles Mission
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Ministry of Textiles recently cleared 23 strategic research projects worth around Rs 60 crores in Specialty fibres, Sustainable Textiles, Geotextiles, Mobiltech and Sports textiles under the National Technical Textiles Mission. About Technical Textiles The Technical Textiles are defined as Textile material and products manufactured primarily for their Technical […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 September 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 September 2022 Contents No Bargaining on Food Security The wage gap, hard truths, and necessary actions No Bargaining on Food Security Context The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister recently stated that no bargaining can take place at the expense of food security. He was speaking at the 9th session […]
Current Affairs 20 September 2022
CONTENTS Death penalty: SC moots fair hearing Ethereum’s Merge event PM PRANAM scheme SC quota for Dalit Muslims and Christians Plant Treaty Death Penalty: SC Moots Fair Hearing Context: The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a Constitution Bench the question of how to provide accused in death penalty cases a “meaningful, real and effective” […]
PIB Summaries 20 September 2022
CONTENTS National Technical Textiles Mission INSPIRE Awards National Technical Textiles Mission Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Ministry of Textiles recently cleared 23 strategic research projects worth around Rs 60 crores in Specialty fibres, Sustainable Textiles, Geotextiles, Mobiltech and Sports textiles under the National Technical Textiles Mission. About Technical Textiles The Technical Textiles are defined as Textile material and […]
Static Quiz 20 September 2022 (Polity)
Current Affairs Quiz 19 September 2022
Objectionable Content On the Social Media
Context: Recently, As allegations of an objectionable video of women students of Chandigarh University being leaked surfaced, triggering an outrage, challenges are ahead of the Punjab Police to tackle the situation. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the first step to tackle objectionable content that goes viral? What happens […]
What is the Collegium System?
Context: Recently, Union Minister for Law and Justice said the collegium system of appointments to the higher judiciary needs to be reconsidered in view of the concerns about the process. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Working of the Collegium System and NJAC […]
Ban On The Export of Broken Rice
Context: Recently, the Centre instituted a ban on the export of broken rice. Additionally, it mandated an export duty of 20% on rice in husk (paddy or rough), husked (brown rice) and semi-milled or wholly-milled rice. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details What does it have to do with inflation? What […]
Marital Rape And Exemption
Context: The Supreme Court has sought a response from the government on appeals to criminalize marital rape. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Women, Government Policies and Initiatives), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Important Judgements and Committees) Dimensions of the Article: About Marital Rape What is the marital rape exemption? What is the broad takeaway […]