Leprosy
Context: According to the latest report by the Leprosy Mission Trust India, the Covid-19 pandemic and its ensuing recommendations on social distancing and lockdowns caused a fall of 62.5% in the detection of active leprosy cases between April and September 2020 in four States — Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the […]
India on Ukraine Crisis
Context: At an emergency meeting called by the UNSC on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India said the immediate priority was de-escalation. The meeting came after Russia’s President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: 6 takeaways from New Delhi’s statement at the […]
Fundamental Duties
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and states in a writ petition seeking the enforcement of the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of India. The petition, argues that citizens have a duty to uphold the ideals of the country and to contribute to its growth and betterment, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 February 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 February 2022 Contents: Use international law, call out China’s violations Use international law, call out China’s violations Context: The meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or the Quad was recently concluded. During the meeting, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar said that the situation at the India-China […]
Current Affairs Quiz 22 February 2022
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Current Affairs 22 February 2022
CONTENTS Pandemic and Endemic Non fungible tokens Electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping policy Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms EU-India partnership in the Indo-Pacific Pandemic and Endemic Context: People with Covid-19 will no longer legally need to isolate in United Kingdom and the tests are likely to be scaled back as part of a plan to live with […]
PIB Summaries 22 February 2022
CONTENTS Mission SAGAR and Samudra Setu Japanese Encephalitis Mission SAGAR and Samudra Setu Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The President noted that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Indian Navy has been providing aid to friendly nations by supplying medicines and evacuating stranded Indian citizens and foreign nationals in different parts of the […]
Static Quiz 22 February 2022 (Environment)
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EU-India Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Context: Europe and its key Indo-Pacific partners are joining forces to deliver a positive agenda for the region at the ministerial Forum to be held in Paris. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies and development affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: European Union (EU) What is the Indo-Pacific Region? Importance of Indo-Pacific for EU […]
Non Fungible Tokens
Context: NFTs are gaining massive popularity now because they are becoming an increasingly popular way to showcase and sell digital artwork. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Money and Banking) Dimensions of the Article: What are Non fungible tokens( NFTs)? How do NFTs work? Difference between NFT and cryptocurrency Risks associated with buying NFTs What are […]