What is Kavach?
Context: According the Budget proposal, Kavach, this indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection System showcased on South Central Railway , is earmarked for aggressive rollout on 2,000 km in 2022-23 Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of this article: What is Kavach? What is the upgrade? How far is the rollout? What is Kavach? It […]
General Consent for the CBI
Context: Meghalaya has withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state, becoming the ninth state in the country to have taken this step. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is general consent? Which states have withdrawn consent, and why? What does the withdrawal of general consent mean? Central […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 March 2022
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Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 March 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 March 2022 Contents: Counting those who qualify as EWS Care informed by data Counting those who qualify as EWS Context: The SC has sought clarification from the GoI regarding the basis for Rs 8 lakh income cutoff as a criteria to be classified as Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Relevance: GS-II: […]
Current Affairs 04 March 2022
CONTENTS Mekedatu Project Why NATO isn’t sending troops to Ukraine Action plan for Reintroduction of Cheetah in India Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank World Wildlife Day 2022 Mekedatu Project Context: Congress’ padayatra in Karnataka— Namma Neeru Namma Hakku — seeking early implementation of Mekedatu drinking water project culminated at a massive rally which appeared to set […]
PIB Summaries 04 March 2022
CONTENTS Virtual summit of Quad leaders National Mission for Clean Ganga Virtual Summit of Quad leaders Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Prime Minister participated at a virtual summit of Quad leaders, along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Highlights of the Summit: […]
Static Quiz 04 March 2022 (Geography)
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Mekedatu Project
Context: Congress’ padayatra in Karnataka— Namma Neeru Namma Hakku — seeking early implementation of Mekedatu drinking water project culminated at a massive rally which appeared to set the party’s tone for the Assembly elections next year. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Intra-State Relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges […]
Why NATO Isn’t Sending Troops to Ukraine
Context: Amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has been rapidly deploying troops to member countries across eastern Europe but has clarified that it has no plans of sending them to Ukraine itself. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About NATO Major pointers regarding NATO What is NATO’s […]
Action Plan For Reintroduction of Cheetah in India
Context: India’s plan to reintroduce cheetahs has chances of success, but uncertainties remain The action plan was launched at the 19th meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Relevance: GS III- Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Reintroduction Action Plan:: Reasons for the Extinction: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) About Cheetah About Reintroduction Action […]