PIB Summaries 05 August 2022
CONTENTS: India–Mauritius CECPA DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed laser-guided ATGMs India–Mauritius CECPA Focus: GS-II: International Relations Why in news? India and Mauritius held the 1st session of India-Mauritius High-Powered Joint Trade Committee on 01-03 August 2022 in New Delhi. Key Points: The High-Powered Joint Trade Committee had been constituted as per the mandate of the […]
Current Affairs 05 August 2022
CONTENTS: Inflation is driving GST revenue rise 1.5°C warmer world to be catastrophic for India CJI Ramana recommends Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor Rare earth elements Inflation is driving GST revenue rise Context: As per the recent SBI research, High inflation is driving about 8% of the current surge in Goods and Services […]
Withdrawal of Data Protection Bill
Context The government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from the House of Commons. Relevance GS Paper – 3: Cyber Security, IT & Computers, Government Policies & Interventions Mains Question Despite its numerous benefits, data localization may eventually cause more harm than good. Comment. (150 Words) The 2019 Personal Data Protection Bill Known colloquially […]
New Climate Action Goals
Context The Union Cabinet recently approved India’s revised climate pledge to the Paris Agreement, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The pledge will outline India’s clean energy transition roadmap from now until 2030, and it will be shared with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Relevance Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental […]
Exercise Pitch Black
Context: Indian Force will join 16 other nations later this month for Exercise Pitch Black, hosted by the Australian Air Force. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Exercise Pitch Black It’s a biennial exercise to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships among participants. It will provide Indian Air Force a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with these nations in […]
10 More Wetlands As Ramsar Site
Context: India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites covering an area of 12,50,361 ha in the country. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: 10 wetlands designated as Ramsar sites What is a Ramsar Site? Ramsar Convention What are wetlands? 10 wetlands designated as […]
Haryana’s Cheerag Scheme for EWS Students
Context: Senior politicians and teachers’ bodies in Haryana have raised questions on the government’s Cheerag scheme, which was recently launched to offer “free education” to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students of government schools in “budget” private schools. Relevance: GS II: Government Schemes Dimensions of the Article: What is Haryana’s Cheerag scheme? What are the concerns […]
India’s Trade Deficit
Context: India’s trade deficit has widened to a record $31.02 billion in July thanks to contracting merchandise exports and a rise in imports. This is a three-times increase from the $10.63 billion trade deficit reported in July last year. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is trade deficit? Is it bad […]
National Anti-Doping Bill
Context Recently, parliament passed the National Anti-Doping Bill 2021 Bill that seeks to create a statutory framework for the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Anti-Doping Bill Significance of the Bill What are the Issues with the Bill? About National Anti-Doping Bill It was initially […]
SC Calls For A Panel To Look Into Freebies Issue
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court said Parliament may not be able to effectively debate the issue of doing away with “irrational freebies” offered to voters during elections, saying the “reality” is that not a single political party wants to take away freebies. The court suggested setting up a specialised body composed of persons who can […]