Sri Ramanujacharya
Context: President has expressed confidence that Srirama Nagaram, the venue of the Statue of Equality — the 216-ft pancha loha statue of poet saint Sri Ramanujacharya — would become a renowned spiritual destination for people from across the country and abroad. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture, History Dimensions of the article: About Statue of Equality About […]
Uniform Civil Code
Context The Uttarakhand CM has promised a uniform civil code for the state if BJP is voted back to power. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive aspects of Uniform Civil Code include Challenges in Implementing Uniform Civil Code Include Does India not already have a UCC […]
Modernisation of Police Forces Scheme
Context: The Government under the leadership of Prime Minister has approved continuation of umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. This scheme comprises all relevant sub-schemes that contribute to modernization and improvement with a total Central financial outlay of Rs.26,275 crore. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 February 2022
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Current Affairs 12 February 2022
CONTENTS Quad meet focuses on Indo-Pacific ties IIP growth slowed to 0.4% in December Collegium System for the Appointment of Judges Kaziranga National Park Quad Meet Focuses on Indo-Pacific Ties Context: Calling for justice for the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai (2008) and the Pathankot airbase attack (2016) for the first time since the group […]
PIB Summaries 12 February 2022
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030 Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Department is implementing a flagship programme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)– a scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 February 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 February 2022 Contents: In a double bind, facing conservatism and politics In a double bind, facing conservatism and politics Context: The controversy surrounding the wearing of ‘hijab’ in a college in Karnataka has once again exposed the inherent contradiction between the Indian State and the Indian model of secularism. Relevance: […]
Quad Meet Focuses on Indo-Pacific Ties
Context: Calling for justice for the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai (2008) and the Pathankot airbase attack (2016) for the first time since the group was formed, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. said the Quad was already cooperating on sharing intelligence on threats in the Indo-Pacific region. Relevance: GS II: Groupings & Agreements Involving […]
IIP Growth Slowed to 0.4% in December
Context: India’s industrial recovery slowed sharply in December, with output growing just 0.4% year-on-year, and manufacturing activity contracting 0.1%, as per official estimates for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Electricity output grew 2.8%, while mining activity rose 2.6%. Data shows capital goods, consumer durables output shrank signalling poor investment, consumption Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development […]