Current Affairs 16 February 2022
CONTENTS: Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 Russia says some troops pulling back from areas near Ukraine Anti-lynching Bills SVAMITVA Karnataka HC: Ban on Online Gaming Unconstitutional The fate of the Afghan reserves in the United States What is public order: Constitutional provision for curbing freedoms Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health virtually launched Intensified Mission […]
PIB Summaries 16 February 2022
CONTENTS Guru Ravidas G20 PM Gati Shakti Guru Ravidas Focus: Prelims, GS I-Indian History Why in News? The President of India has greeted fellow citizens on the birthday of Guru Ravidas. About Guru Ravidas: Guru Ravidas was a 14th century saint and reformer of the Bhakti movement in North India. He gained prominence due to his belief in […]
The Paradox of Data Based Governance
The Paradox of Data Based Governance Context Data-based Governance’s Challenges and Opportunities Governance based on data Data is now regarded as the new currency driving governance. Data is at the heart of everything, from hunger and other indexes to the caste census. How it is gathered, evaluated, and evolved into an index is hotly discussed […]
Static Quiz 16 February 2022 (Polity)
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Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health virtually launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0. India is implementing the largest immunisation programme globally where it annually covers more than three crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore children through the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Relevance: GS II- Health, Government Policies & Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 About […]
Russia Says Some Troops Pulling Back From Areas Near Ukraine
Context: Russia said some of its military units were returning to their bases after exercises near Ukraine, following days of U.S. and British warnings that Moscow might invade its neighbour at any time. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Russia – Ukraine crisis Recent Developments Russia’s moves What are Russia’s and […]
Anti-lynching Bills
Context: Bills passed against lynching in the past four years by at least three States ruled by BJP rivals and one by the party itself have not been implemented, with the Union government taking the view that lynching is not defined as a crime under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Union Home Ministry informed […]
SVAMITVA
Context: India plans to prepare digital maps of all its 6,00,000 villages and pan-India 3D maps will be prepared for 100 cities. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About SVAMITVA Benefits About SVAMITVA SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of […]
Karnataka HC: Ban on Online Gaming Unconstitutional
Context: Recently, a division bench of the Karnataka High Court delivered a judgment striking down major portions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, a new law that was introduced by the State government to ban online gambling and skill-based gaming platforms like rummy, poker and fantasy sports that involved any wagering or risking of money on an […]
The Fate of the Afghan Reserves in the United States
Context: On February 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order declaring that $7 billion of the frozen Afghan reserves will be used for the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people and for compensating the victims of terrorism in the U.S. The announcement has effectively blocked the Taliban administration in Kabul from accessing the funds. The […]