PIB Summaries 08 April 2023
CONTENTS Ayushman Bharat Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? The Prime Minister has remarked that the Ayushman Bharat Yojna is nothing less than a boon for the poor brothers and sisters. About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 April 2023
Contents: Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO) Context: Recently, the Union cabinet has approved a project to set up a gravitational wave detection facility in Maharashtra. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO): Significance of the project: Issues that such projects face in India: What is LIGO? […]
Static Quiz 08 April 2023 (Geography)
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 cover jurisprudence? When has it been done in the […]
A Pragmatic Move By RBI
Context: The Reserve Bank of India holds increase in the policy rate surprises most banks and economy analysts. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI pause repo rate hike: Reasons for the pause in policy rate: Instruments of Monetary Policy There are several direct and indirect instruments that are used for implementing monetary […]
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) chief recently said that the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary would soon be notified as a tiger reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary: Flora: Fauna: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) -Source: The Hindu
Sikkim Nathu La Avalanche
Context: Recently, a massive Avalanche hit Sikkim’s Nathu La. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Avalanche? Causes of Avalanches: Avalanches vs. Landslides: How They Differ
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 […]