Blasphemy Vs Hate speech
Context The article emphasises the importance of distinguishing between hate speech and blasphemous content (whether in speech or writing) in order to maintain the credibility of a democratic free society. Relevance GS Paper 1: Society – Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism Mains Question What exactly is “hate speech”? Examine its societal impact. Do you believe […]
Wheat Waiver” Risky WTO Demand
Context The WTO ministerial meeting in June in Geneva did little to address the issue of public food stockpiling Relevance Mains Paper 3: PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security Mains Question Why should developing countries keep pushing for a permanent solution to the World Trade Organization’s decision on whether to allow public stockholding of food […]
National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been ranked first under Central Ministries Portal, and the Digital Police portal ranked second in a National E-Governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA) of websites of central government ministries. About National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment Department of Administrative Reforms & Public […]
Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Prime Minister during the 91st Edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ highlighted the importance of traditional fairs in promoting the spirit of unity in diversity ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’. About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 31st October, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 August 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 August 2022 Contents Wheat waiver” Risky WTO demand Blasphemy Vs Hate speech Wheat Waiver” Risky WTO Demand Context The WTO ministerial meeting in June in Geneva did little to address the issue of public food stockpiling Relevance Mains Paper 3: PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security Mains Question Why should […]
Current Affairs 02 August 2022
CONTENTS Parliamentary panel reviews Goa Civil Code Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 Electoral bonds AlphaFold Lumpy skin disease African swine fever Parliamentary Panel Reviews Goa Civil Code Context A parliamentary panel has reviewed Goa’s uniform civil code, and some of its members feel that there are some peculiar and outdated provisions related to matrimony in it. […]
PIB Summaries 02 August 2022
CONTENTS National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been ranked first under Central Ministries Portal, and the Digital Police portal ranked second in a National E-Governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA) of websites of […]
Static Quiz 02 August 2022 (History)
Space Junk And Its Uncontrolled Descent
Context The debris from a large Chinese rocket, the Long March 5B, crashed to earth over the Pacific and Indian oceans, capping off a week of global anxiety and concern. There were fears that the rocket’s 22-tonne core stage would collide with a populated area as it hurtled back to earth. Despite widespread criticism for […]
Regional languages Are Vital to Indians’ Success
Context To commemorate the completion of two years since the launch of National Education Policy 2020, the union Home Minister recently launched a slew of education and skill development initiatives. Relevance GS Paper 1: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Mains Question Should Hindi be India’s official language? Comment on the linguistic diversity […]