GSI: Chamoli disaster caused by avalanche
Context: The Geological Survey of India said that the flash flood (February 2021) in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand was due to large mass of snow, ice and rock avalanche along with a hanging mass of rock crashing into the Raunthi Garh valley floor. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster Management, GS-I: Geography (Physical Geography, Important Geophysical Phenomena), Dimensions of […]
India to tap Iran for oil if prices stay high
Context: Ahead of a critical OPEC meeting India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister said that India is persuading oil exporting countries to moderate surging oil prices and warned that high prices would push the country to tap alternative petroleum import sources such as Iran. India’s Finance Minister called for speedier monetisation of oil and gas […]
Survey on Religious Tolerance and Freedom in India
Context: Recently a nation-wide survey on religious attitudes, behaviours and beliefs in India was conducted by Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-I: Indian Society Dimensions of the Article: Fundamental Right to Freedom of Religion in India Secularism in India Religious Diversity in […]
PIB 30th June 2021
PRIME MINISTER FORMALIZATION OF THE MICRO FOOD PROCESSING ENTERPRISES SCHEME Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The centrally sponsored Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry and promote […]
30th June Static Quiz 2021 (Geography)
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 29 June 2021
Contents The law of sedition is unconstitutional The law of sedition is unconstitutional Context: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the law of sedition laid down in Kedar Nath Singh (1962) and directed governments to adhere to it. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, […]
The law of sedition is unconstitutional
Context: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the law of sedition laid down in Kedar Nath Singh (1962) and directed governments to adhere to it. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Mains Questions: […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 29 June 2021
Contents IISS report on India as a cyber power Chief Economic Adviser on Govt’s divestment targets Impact of extreme sea-level rise: Greenpeace Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day China turns on second-biggest dam in world IISS report on India as a cyber power Context: According to a new report by the International Institute for Strategic […]
China turns on second-biggest dam in world
Context: The first two generating units of the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam were officially turned on in southwestern China. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Geography, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About China and its large hydropower dams Important Rivers of China About China and its large hydropower dams China is the world’s leader in hydropower […]
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
Context: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated every year on June 27 to recognise the contribution of these industries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: Understanding MSMEs in India About International MSMEs […]