About The Fortified Rice
Context As many as 269 districts in 27 States have started distributing fortified rice under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), achieving a 100% target set for Phase II by March 2023 in the Rice Fortification Programme, said Union Food Secretary. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Japan Circumventing Sanctions on Russian oil
Context: Japan has been purchasing oil from Russia at a price above the $60 per barrel price cap imposed by the West, according to reports this week. This has led to speculation that Japan may be breaching an agreement reached last year to cap the price of Russian oil. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Context: The Union Home Ministry recommended an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged violation of FCRA provisions by Oxfam India, one of the largest NGOs working on food, shelter and education of vulnerable groups. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 April 2023

Contents: Supreme Court Stand on the Sealed Cover Jurisprudence Context: The Supreme Court of India recently set aside the denial of broadcasting permission to Malayalam channel MediaOne. Relevance: GS II- Executive & Judiciary Dimensions of the Article: Denial of security clearance to MediaOne: Verdict of Supreme Court: Aims of Limiting procedural guarantees: What is sealed […]
About Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Prime Minister has said that Kisan Credit Card is making life easier for our hardworking farmers and that is its main purpose as well. About Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Provision of the KCC Scheme
About Mahavir Jayanti
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Mahavir Jayanti which marks the birth of Lord Mahavir was recently celebrated. About Lord Mahavir:
About The MISHTI scheme
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News MISHTI scheme promotes development of 540 Sq. Kms Mangroves across 11 States and 2 Union Territories. MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) Importance of Mangroves
Current Affairs Quiz 07 April 2023

Current Affairs 07 April 2023

CONTENTS Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Context: The Union Home Ministry recommended an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged violation of FCRA provisions by Oxfam India, one of the largest NGOs working on food, shelter and education of vulnerable groups. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental […]
PIB Summaries 07 April 2023

CONTENTS Mahavir Jayanti Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Mahavir Jayanti which marks the birth of Lord Mahavir was recently celebrated. About Lord Mahavir: Kisan Credit Card Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Prime Minister has said that Kisan Credit Card is making life easier for our hardworking farmers and that is […]