Culture of Freebies
Context The Election Commission backed the Supreme Court’s decision to form an expert committee to look into regulatory measures governing poll freebies. However, it declined to participate in this panel. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Government Policies & Interventions Mains Question “Over the years, freebies have become an integral part of Indian politics.” While some […]
The Reliability of Poverty Survey Data
Context Based on the fourth and fifth rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data, the Poverty Ratio (Head Count Ratio) in Tamil Nadu decreased from 4.89% in 2015-16 to 1.57% in 2020-21. Relevance GS Paper 2: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Mains Question “The […]
UN Appoints New Leader of UNMOGIP
Context: The United Nations (UN) has appointed Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is UNMOGIP? Functions of UNMOGIP Conflicts between India and UNMOGIP […]
Gold Exchange-Traded Fund
Context: In July 2022, Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) witnessed a net outflow of Rs 457 crore as investors parked their money in other asset classes as part of their portfolio rebalancing strategy. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About gold exchange-traded fund Benefits of a gold ETF About gold exchange-traded fund: […]
New START Treaty
Context: Recently, Russia suspended United Stated of America’s on-site inspections under New START Treaty with Washington due to Western sanctions and coronavirus infections. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About New START Treaty When did the process of nuclear disarmament begin? Why Russia Suspended the Inspection? What are the various Treaties signed […]
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Context: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 provides legal sanction to law enforcement agencies for “taking measurements of convicts and other persons for the purposes of identification and investigation of criminal matters”. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the use of identification details in criminal trials? Identification of Prisoners […]
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Context: New Delhi held its first political dialogue with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in Brusselson December 12, 2019. The idea was to ensure the dialogue was primarily political in character, and to avoid making any commitment on military or other bilateral cooperation. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Current Affairs 12 August 2022
CONTENTS Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation New START Treaty Gold exchange-traded fund UN appoints new leader of UNMOGIP Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 Context: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 provides legal sanction to law enforcement agencies for “taking measurements of convicts and other persons for the purposes of identification and […]
PIB Summaries 12 August 2022
CONTENTS India and UK Free Trade Agreement Fortified rice India and UK Free Trade Agreement Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? India and UK conclude fifth round of talks for India-UK Free Trade Agreement What are Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)? Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are the arrangements between two or more trading alliances […]
Biofuel Plants and Ethanol Blending
Context On World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the 2nd generation (2G) ethanol plant built at the Indian Oil Corporation’s Panipat refinery in Haryana. Relevance GS Paper 2 and 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation ; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. […]