Statehood Day of Goa
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in news? The Prime Minister greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day (30 May). Key Points: History of Goa as a Portuguese Colony Geography: Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks: Liberation of Goa Operation Vijay The Referendum: Road to Statehood A referendum was held which offered […]
About Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? According to the recent periodic labour force survey, the urban unemployment rate dipped further in the January to March 2023 quarter. Key Points: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Overview: Objectives: Indicators: The PLFS focuses on estimating the following indicators: Current Weekly Status (CWS): Conducting Authority: Types of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 May 2023 Contents Same-Sex Marriage: Urban Elite Concept or Integral Right? Context Relevance: GS Paper 2:Judiciary- Justice Mains Question Examine the defences put forth by the Indian government for opposing same-sex marriage there. Do you share their point of view? Justify your response. (150 Marks) The case made by the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 May 2023
Current Affairs 31 May 2023
CONTENTS NVS-01 Satellite Context: The NVS-01 satellite was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) using the GSLV-F12, and after a 19-minute flight, it was accurately placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About NVS-01 NVS-01 is the first satellite of the second-generation NVS series […]
PIB Summaries 31 May 2023
CONTENTS Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? According to the recent periodic labour force survey, the urban unemployment rate dipped further in the January to March 2023 quarter. Key Points: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Overview: Objectives: Indicators: The PLFS focuses on estimating the following indicators: Current Weekly […]
Static Quiz 31 May 2023 (Polity)
India’s First Polarimetry Mission XPoSat
Context: The X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), due for launch later this year, is being built by the Indian Space scientific Organisation in partnership with the Raman Research agency (RRI), Bengaluru, an independent scientific agency. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Mains Question In what ways has India’s […]
Policy Interventions to Restore Women Dignity
Context The Centre wants to work with numerous ministries and States to develop various programmes for achieving gender parity and restoring women’s dignity. Relevance: GS PAper-1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Mains Question Explain the government’s major policy actions to restore […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2023