An unproductive idea: On UP Population law
Context: Incentives and penalties form an integral component of the measures to control population growth, announced by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in July 2021. These steps are aimed at reducing U.P.’s total fertility rate (TFR), recorded as 2.7 by the National Family Health Survey-4 in 2016, a figure only lower than that of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 13 July 2021
Contents Space tourism race and suborbital flight explained Space tourism race and suborbital flight explained Context: British businessman Richard Branson beat rival Jeff Bezos to reach the edge of space, giving space tourism an official kickstart. But experts and space enthusiasts are in doubt whether the height to which he travelled can be termed ‘space’. […]
Space tourism race and suborbital flight explained
Context: British businessman Richard Branson beat rival Jeff Bezos to reach the edge of space, giving space tourism an official kickstart. But experts and space enthusiasts are in doubt whether the height to which he travelled can be termed ‘space’. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical Geography), GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Layers of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 12 July 2021
Contents Shaping a trilateral as Rome looks to the Indo-Pacific A Kerala model for an anti-discrimination law Shaping a trilateral as Rome looks to the Indo-Pacific Context: Recently, Italy has begun to signal its intention to enter the Indo-Pacific geography by seeking to join India and Japan in a trilateral partnership. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations […]
A Kerala model for an anti-discrimination law
Context: Shashi Tharoor, MP, has urged the Kerala State government to enact an anti-discrimination law. Mr. Tharoor has written to the Minister for Law in this regard with a draft Bill, saying that a State legislation will help plug gaps in the legal framework on discrimination. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights, […]
Shaping a trilateral as Rome looks to the Indo-Pacific
Context: Recently, Italy has begun to signal its intention to enter the Indo-Pacific geography by seeking to join India and Japan in a trilateral partnership. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Mains Questions: In the pushback against China a strategic cooperation between India, Italy and Japan can ensure a free […]
14 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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PIB – 14 July 2021
SVAMITVA Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in news? Minister of Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, Minister of State for Panchayati Raj reviewed the progress made regarding implementation of SVAMITVA Scheme and e-Panchayat Programmes. About SVAMITVA SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of […]
14 July Static Quiz 2021 (History)
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Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 13 July 2021
Contents Inflation remains above 6% for second month Lightning: Biggest natural disaster-linked killer in India RBI Retail Direct scheme Inflation remains above 6% for second month Context: After touching a six-month high in May 2021, India’s retail inflation was virtually unchanged in June 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal […]