PIB Summaries 04 March 2023
CONTENTS Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Focus: GS II- Indian Economy Why in News? Recently the Finance Ministry said that the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2022-23-Series IV will open for subscription during the period March 06-10, 2023. About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) Benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond SAMARTH Scheme Focus: GS II: Government policies and interventions […]
Women, Bussiness and Law Index
Context: As per the recent report by the World Bank, Women, on average, enjoy barely 77% of legal rights that men do. Relevance: GS Paper-1: Women Empowerment and related Issues. Dimensions of the Article: About Women, Business and the Law Index: Key Findings of the Index: Mechanisms Existing in India for Vulnerable Sections Constitutional Provisions […]
Need For Restoration of peace along LAC
Context:Recently, the external Affairs minister met Chinese Foreign Minister. He reiterated India’s position and called for restoration of peace on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was required to return to normalcy.Relevance:GS Paper 2: India and its Neighbourhood (relations)Dimensions of the Article: Cooperation between India and China: -Source: The Hindu
SC Collegium Recommends Names For Judges Of High Court
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently recommended names of the Judges to the government for appointments as judges in the Gujarat and Gauhati High Courts. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Evolution of the Collegium system In the First Judges case (1982), […]
Agreement on mutual recognition of qualifications
Context: India and Australia signed a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications that will help in easing the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries. Relevance: GS Paper – 2 International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the Article: Key […]
Static Quiz 04 March 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 March 2023
Contents: Judicial Activism and Independence of the Election Commission Context: The recent verdict by the Supreme Court of India will ensure a more independent Election Commission Relevance: GS Paper 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in […]
Current Affairs 03 March 2023
Contents Agreement on mutual recognition of qualifications Context: India and Australia signed a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications that will help in easing the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries. Relevance: GS Paper – 2 International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting […]
G20 Foreign Ministers meet
Focus: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings and Agreements, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Why in News? The Prime Minister of India addressed the meeting of Foreign Minister of G20. About G20 Structure and functioning of G20
Assessment Of Wheat Crop In India
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? A committee constituted by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) to monitor the situation of Wheat crop was held recently at ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal. Wheat crop: The Climate Prerequisites for wheat Soil Requirements for wheat