Small Savings Schemes
Context: Recently, the government kept interest rates unchanged on Small Savings Schemes, including NSC (National Savings Certificate) and PPF (Public Provident Fund), for the second quarter of 2022-23 amid high inflation and rising interest rate. The interest rate on small savings schemes has not been revised since the first quarter of 2020-21. Relevance: GS III- Indian […]
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)
Context: A Union Minister has said it was necessary to have certain laws like the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) so that action could be taken against terrorists and those who “behead other people”. Relevance: GS III- Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment Bill, […]
Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Context: Government is aiming at raising the annual income of each woman in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to Rs 1 lakh by 2024. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are SHGs? General Issues related to SHGs Socio-Cultural Hurdles in Penetration of SHGs in Rural Areas Measures Taken by the Government to Promote […]
Current Affairs 02 July 2022
CONTENTS Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) G-Sec yields Small Savings Schemes Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Context: Government is aiming at raising the annual income of each woman in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to Rs 1 lakh by 2024. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are SHGs? General Issues related to SHGs […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 July 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 July 2022 Contents Reset Mode Clear Signals the ‘fringe’ Ought to Read Reset Mode Context The GST Council met over two days this week — its first ‘regular’ meeting after a ninemonth break —with much on its plate, stemming from four ministerial groups’ recommendations to fix various aspects of the […]
PIB Summaries 02 July 2022
CONTENTS Universal Service Obligation Fund Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme Universal Service Obligation Fund Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Department of Telecommunications signs agreement with ITI Limited and BSNL to fund pilot projects under Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) What is the Universal Service Obligation […]
Static Quiz 02 July 2022 (Environment)
ABHYAS: High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target
Context: Recently, India successfully tested the indigenously-designed Abhyas – a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) – in Odisha. The trial was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha’s Chandipur. Relevance: GS III- Defence Technology Dimensions of the Article: About ABHYAS Features of ABHYAS Uses of ABHYAS […]
Russia Withdrawal from Snake Island
Context: Ukrainian forces have taken control of Snake Island in the Black Sea, which was occupied by Russia very early in the war. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Snake Island About the Black Sea Russia and the Black Sea Black Sea in the Ukraine war About Snake Island Zmiinyi Island, […]
ISRO’s ‘POEM’ Platform
Context: Besides placing three Singaporean satellites in precise orbit, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) also achieved the feat of successfully launching the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module or ‘POEM’. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is POEM? How will ISRO keep POEM ‘alive and stable’ in orbit? Has ISRO repurposed […]