Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 May 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 May 2022 Contents India must seize the trade opportunity opening now Still a long way for termination as an unconditional right India Must Seize The Trade Opportunity Opening Now Context Slower global growth, an adverse geopolitical environment, the shadow of recurring waves of the pandemic and prolonged supply chain issues […]
National Disaster Management Authority
Focus: GS III- Disaster Management Why in News? Recently, The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) organised a one-day Consultative workshop for ‘Forest Fire Management in India’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) National Disaster Management Authority, abbreviated as NDMA, is an apex Body of Government […]
International Nurses Day 2022
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in News? The International Nurses Day 2022 marks the 202nd anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. International Nurses Day International Nurses Day is a celebration on the 12th of May every year to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale is considered to be the founder of modern […]
PIB Summaries 13 May 2022
CONTENTS International Nurses Day Eklavya Model Residential School National Disaster Management Authority International Nurses Day Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in News? The International Nurses Day 2022 marks the 202nd anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. International Nurses Day International Nurses Day is a celebration on the 12th of May every year to commemorate […]
Static Quiz 13 May 2022 (Environment)
National Mission for Clean Ganga
Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has organised the 6th Edition of the monthly ‘Webinar with Universities’ series on ‘Igniting Young Minds, Rejuvenating Rivers’. The theme for the webinar was ‘Waste Water Management.’ About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was registered as a society […]
National Technology Day 2022
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? India observes its National Technology Day on 11th May every year. Details: Theme The theme for National Technology Day 2022 is “Integrated Approach in Science and technology for a sustainable future”. The theme of National Technology Day 2021 was “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”. Background: The […]
The Importance of Emigrants
Context Though the phenomenon of Indian-origin executives becoming CEOs of top U.S. companies highlights the contribution of Indian talent to the U.S. economy, the role played by Indian semi-skilled migrant labour in the global economy is no less illustrious. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian […]
Ukraine Conflict And Indo-Pacific Strategy
Context When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine at the end of February, it was widely asked in Delhi if the new challenges of European security would result in a dilution of the US’s strategic commitment to the Indo-Pacific. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions […]
SC Puts ‘Colonial’ Sedition Law on Hold
Context: The Supreme Court suspended pending criminal trials and court proceedings under Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code, while allowing the Union of India to reconsider the British-era law. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: What did the SC say? […]