DEFENCE CORRIDORS AT TAMIL NADU
Focus: GS-III Internal Security Why in news? In pursuance to the Union Budget announcement (2018-19), it has been decided to set up two Defence Industrial Corridors in the Country, one in Uttar Pradesh and another in Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, five nodes for Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor, viz. Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem and Tiruchirapalli have […]
DEFENCE EXPENDITURE
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Internal Security Why in news? It may be seen from data of economic survey that Defence Budget as a percentage of GDP may appear to be decreasing due to increasing trend in the growth of GDP. However, it is increasing in absolute terms, implying higher spending. Details The Indian Army, given […]
WORLD HERITAGE LIST FOR THE YEAR 2020
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture, Prelims Why in news? Government of India has submitted two nomination dossiers namely ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ and ‘Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate’ for inclusion in the World Heritage List for the year 2020. Govt. of Madhya Pradesh has submitted the proposal of ‘Group of Monuments at Mandu’ in the year 2019. World Heritage Sites […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 4 March 2020
Contents UN rights body to move SC on CAA Apex body on river linking in pipeline The SARS-CoV-2 is mutating, say scientists India wakes up as fresh Covid infections reach 6 Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers Government yet to notify CVC, CIC appointments Rupee in free fall on COVID-19 fears; RBI soothes market […]
4th March – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents How to handle the coronavirus (COVID-19) scare? A blow against social justice HOW TO HANDLE THE CORONAVIRUS(COVID-19) SCARE? Focus: GS-III Science and Technology What test is done for coronavirus? The first test that samples of all suspected patients are sent for is the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. If that is positive, the sample […]
UN RIGHTS BODY TO MOVE SC ON CAA
Focus: GS-II Governance, International Relations, Prelims Why in news? In an unprecedented and rare move, the Geneva-based Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has announced that it plans to file an application in the Supreme Court, asking to be impleaded in petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). And the Ministry of […]
ZONAL CULTURAL CENTRES(ZCCs)
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture, Prelims Why in news? To preserve & promote various forms of folk art and culture of the tribals throughout the country including West Bengal, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with headquarters at: Patiala Nagpur Udaipur Prayagraj Kolkata Dimapur and Thanjavur Details: Sahitya Akademi, […]
PIB 2nd March
Contents: Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) World Heritage List for the year 2020 Defence Expenditure Defence Corridors at Tamil Nadu Women in Defence Forces ZONAL CULTURAL CENTRES(ZCCs) Focus: GS-I Art and Culture, Prelims Why in news? To preserve & promote various forms of folk art and culture of the tribals throughout the country including West Bengal, […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 3 March 2020
Contents: Supreme Court to hear petition on Delhi violence No larger Bench for Article 370 case India monitoring impact of U.S.-Taliban deal Access to Internet is not negotiable: Law Minister Solid proof not must for establishing citizenship EU raises alert as virus toll crosses 3,000 Hackers may have access to your smart device OECD lowers […]
3rd March – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Safeguard Undermined Bottom or Mirage? Pushing the wrong energy buttons Return to Chaos in Afghanistan SAFEGUARD UNDERMINED Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? The law on granting sanction for prosecution imposes a duty on the government concerned to apply its mind to the facts of each case and render a decision based on its […]