Breaking with Russia on Defense is Difficult
Context India has been in the crosshairs of Ukraine-Russia Conflict which has brought the world on the brink of Cold War era. India would want to avoid being a collateral casualty amidst the tensions between its allies, Russia, US and the UK. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting […]
Guardianship of Minors
Context: In the recent past, there have been changes to the rules for passport and PAN card that allow an applicant to furnish their mother’s name if she is a single parent. But this continues to be a niggling issue when it comes to school certificates and umpteen other documents that insist on the father’s […]
Motor Vehicles Agreement
Context: With Bhutan continuing to sit out the Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) of the sub-regional Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) grouping, a meeting of the other three countries was held to discuss the next steps in operationalizing the agreement for the free flow of goods and people between them. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
PARAM Ganga
Context: The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has deployed PARAM Ganga-a High-Performance Computational (HPC) facility at IIT Roorkee, with a supercomputing capacity of 1.66 Petaflops. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About PARAM Ganga What are supercomputers? What is National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)? About PARAM Ganga Under the direction of NSM, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 March 2022
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Current Affairs 08 March 2022
CONTENTS The complexities for implementing a No-Fly zone The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule Donate a Pension Scheme India Abstains at UNHRC Theyyam The Complexities for Implementing a No-Fly Zone Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General stated that the organisation would not designate the Ukranian airspace as a ‘No Fly Zone’ […]
PIB Summaries 08 March 2022
CONTENTS Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement PLI Scheme for White Goods Exercise SLINEX Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textilessaid India is looking to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh. About India’s CEPA agreements […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 March 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 March 2022 Contents Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is appalling Working Women too, with a dream of good childcare Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is Appalling Context Kerela High Court recently dismissed an appeal by the MediaOne, a television channel whose license was not renewed based upon ‘National Security’ concerns. Relevance GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical […]
Static Quiz 08 March 2022 (Indian Economy)
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Working Women too, With a Dream of Good Childcare
Context A World Health Organization report has recently pointed out towards feminization of poverty due to informal nature of work. This has affected women’s maternal health and the health of her child. With 95% of Indian women being employed in the informal sector of the economy as per International Labour Organization, the issue becomes even more pertinent. […]