Current Affairs 12 July 2022
CONTENTS United Nations’ World Population Prospects New guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices Sarfaesi Act Dark matter United Nations’ World Population Prospects Context: The 2022 edition of the United Nations’ World Population Prospects (WPP) was released. India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023. Relevance: GS II- Population & […]
The New ‘Normal’ of Political Splits and Shifts
Context ‘The current phase is bizarre when compared to the past because dominant parties appear to be actively encouraging splits and shifts and having no respect for the basic rules of the game’ Parties are more closely aligned with the state; the party bond exists only as long as it ensures a legislator’s success. Relevance: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 July 2022 Contents The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts. Nord Stream 1 gas link. The New ‘Normal’ of Political Splits and Shifts. Context ‘The current phase is bizarre when compared to the past because dominant parties appear to be actively encouraging splits and shifts and having no respect […]
PIB Summaries 12 July 2022
CONTENTS Open Acreage Licensing Programme NITI Aayog Open Acreage Licensing Programme Focus: GS III- Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Government Policies and Interventions) Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has launched the OALP Bid Round-VIII, offering 10 blocks for International Competitive Bidding. Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) The Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing […]
Nord Stream 1 Gas Link
Context: Nord Stream 1 is a 1,224-km underwater gas pipeline from Vyborg, Russia, to Lubmin, Germany. Nord Stream 1, Germany’s main source of Russian gas, was shut down July 11 for maintenance. European countries fear Russia will extend the temporary gas supply suspension in retaliation for current sanctions. Relevance: Mains Paper 2: International relations: Important […]
Static Quiz 12 July 2022 (History)
Current Affairs Quiz 11 July 2022
Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Context: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) issued orders under Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 to take down certain posts from Twitter (Microblogging Site). Twitter has moved to Karnataka High Court, claiming that many of the blocking orders are procedurally and substantively deficient under Section 69 (A) of the Act. […]
Significance of Sannati
Context: Left almost unattended to for 20 years after excavation, the ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near Kanaganahalli (forming part of Sannati site) in Kalaburagi district, has finally got some attention. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: About Sannati Significance of Sannati About Sannati Sannati is a […]
Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Context: Recently, the central government issued guidelines to states about the Mission Vatsalya child protection scheme Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes Dimensions of the Article: What are the New Guidelines? About Mission Vatsalya Scheme: Key objectives of Mission Vatsalya What are the New Guidelines? According to the guidelines, states cannot change the original name of the scheme […]