Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Context The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said it was putting on hold and reviewing all projects in Russia and Belarus. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International Institutions), GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Membership of AIIB Financial Capital of AIIB: India and AIIB (updates as of 2021) About […]
World Wildlife Day 2022
Context: Recently, the United Nations has declared the theme for the year 2022 World Wildlife Day. Further, in times of pandemics, the threat of zoonotic diseases due to emerging climate change scenarios, wildlife protection has garnered renewed attention, the focus of the global community. Relevance: GS II- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About World Wildlife […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 March 2022
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Current Affairs 03 March 2022
CONTENTS Rules for deputation of DIGs Bhakra Beas Management Board Anti-microbial resistance needs urgent attention One Rank One Pension Rules for Deputation of DIGs Context: After its proposal to amend the All India Service Rules that would allow it to call any IAS, IPS or IFoS officer on central deputation with or without the […]
PIB Summaries 03 March 2022
CONTENTS National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) National Commission for Safai Karamcharis National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Focus: GS III- Disaster management Why in news? The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent relief material to Ukraine. About NDRF Nodal: Ministry of Home Affairs The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is an Indian specialized force […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 March 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 March 2022 Contents: The lingering pandemic The lingering Pandemic Context: Improper use of antimicrobials amongst Covid-19 patients have become common since the pandemic stuck. It has raised concerns about drug-resistant infections. Relevance: GS-II: Health, Government Policies & Interventions Dimensions of the Article: AMR and COVID-19 Antimicrobial Resistance in India GRAM […]
Static Quiz 03 March 2022 (Geography)
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Bhakra Beas Management Board
Context: Political parties in Punjab are up in arms over the Centre’s decision to amend the rules regarding appointments to two key positions on the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Formation of BBMB Functions of BBMB What changes have been made to the BBMB rules? […]
Anti-Microbial Resistance Needs Urgent Attention
Context: Ever since the pandemic struck, concerns have been raised about the improper use of antimicrobials amongst Covid-19 patients. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Concerns regarding Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Way forward What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, […]
One Rank One Pension
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to show how many persons in the Armed forces have benefitted from ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) policy. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is OROP? Arguments in Favour The Challenges What is OROP? OROP means the payment of the same pension to military officers for the same rank […]