Current Affairs 13 April 2023
CONTENTS China Taiwan Conflict Context: China has announced that it is prepared to fight against any attempt to achieve Taiwan’s independence or any foreign interference. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is the Taiwan issue? The Point of Contention: The situation between China and Taiwan Background: Current Situation: Conclusion: Why […]
PIB Summaries 13 April 2023
CONTENTS Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs inaugurated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Young Authors’ Conference in New Delhi. What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has two permanent bodies — Other […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 April 2023 Contents Higher Education and Its Biases Context: The Indian educational system is plagued by antiquated procedures, rules, and academic inertia. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, and Human Resources Mains Question Recently, the Indian government proposed allowing foreign […]
Static Quiz 13 April 2023 (Environment)
IT Amendment Rules 2023
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Mains Question Examine critically how the 2023 IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules will affect press freedom, free speech, and the relationship between the government and the media. What amendment […]
About The Second Space Age
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers etc Mains Question Discuss the potential of the space sector and its related issues in the context of India. Also, make some recommendations for solutions to these problems. (250 Words). Key Takeaways: […]
About The UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
Context: India is the fourth highest donor to UN Democracy Fund, which funds at least 68 projects worldwide linked to the Open Society Foundation. Relevance: GS II: International Relations What is the UN Democracy Fund? Source: Indian Express
About The Vibrant Village Programme
Context: Recently, Union home Minister launches vibrant villages program on China border in Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About Vibrant Village Programme Focus areas Need of such scheme: -Source: The Hindu
Public Interest Immunity Claims Proceeding
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled on the use of sealed cover proceedings in courts and the telecast ban of a Malayalam channel. The Court criticised the government for silencing voices in the media and reducing constitutional rights and procedural guarantees of a fair hearing. The Court also devised an alternative procedure for […]
Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
Context: The Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, is being celebrated on April 11. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Guru’s times Run-in with the Mughals Travels beyond Punjab The guru’s martyrdom Source: Indian Express