01 September Static Quiz 2021 (Indian Economy)
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Leaded petrol eradicated, says UNEP
Context: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said that the use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe. It is a milestone that will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save world economies over $2.4 trillion annually. It has taken 100 years to stop the use of leaded fuel finally. Relevance: GS-III: […]
New initiative in J&K for Pashmina shawls
Context: A rare initiative to double the wages and ensure round-the-year orders by the Centre For Excellence (CFE) is poised to address the significant decline in the number of women associated with hand-spinning of yarns for Pashmina shawls in Kashmir. In the backdrop of this trend, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has announced […]
India supports Palestine peace process
Context: Afghanistan situation dominates UN Security Council proceedings as India’s presidency draws to a close In August 2021. Indian Foreign Secretary told that India will support “all efforts” to restart the peace process between Israel and Palestine. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important political developments in the International Stage, Important International […]
Still hanging fire on transparency
Context: The Supreme Court Bench headed by Justice Rohinton F. Nariman has imposed a fine on several political parties for failing to comply with its earlier order on publishing information about candidates with criminal records. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Representation of People’s Act, Legislature, Important Judgements and Cases) Dimensions of the Article: About Criminalisation […]
BCG vaccine against TB: 100 years and counting
Context: The Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine has been used since 1921 to prevent tuberculosis (TB) and 2021 marks 100 years of BCG. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: What is BCG Vaccine? What is Tuberculosis? Achievements highlighted in the Annual […]
U.S. Navy ships in Taiwan Strait pose threat: China
Context: China’s Defence Ministry protested the passage of a U.S. Navy warship and Coast Guard cutter through the waters between China and Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by China. In a move that could have ramifications for the free passage of both military and commercial vessels in the South China Sea, Chinese authorities said that […]
Towards a more humane police force
Context: Recently, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana expressed concern at the degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions and Historical Underpinnings, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About Custodial Deaths Various Commissions and their recommendations on Police Reforms Steps to counter […]
105th Amendment: How was the backward classes policy restored?
Context: With the passing of the 127th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha and its receiving assent from the President – the 105th Constitution Amendment will now be restoring to the States their power to identify socially and educationally backward classes is fully operational. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Minorities, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 31 August 2021
Contents Still hanging fire on transparency Still hanging fire on transparency Context: The Supreme Court Bench headed by Justice Rohinton F. Nariman has imposed a fine on several political parties for failing to comply with its earlier order on publishing information about candidates with criminal records. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Representation of People’s Act, […]