About A Jal Jeevan Mission
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Under the leadership of Prime Minister 60% of rural households have access to clean drinking water through taps. More than 1.55 lakh villages, (25% of total number of villages), in India have so far reported ‘Har Ghar Jal’, i.e., every household in these villages has access […]
Exercise SLINEX – 2023
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The 10th edition of the maritime Exercise SLINEX – 2023 recently began in Colombo. Exercise SLINEX – 2023 Exercise SLINEX – 2023 is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy. Background Phases and Participants Significance
Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 April 2023
Contents: China’s ‘Renaming’ of Areas in Arunachal Pradesh Context: India rejected China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh. India’s Ministry of External Affairs categorically stated that “Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always” be an integral part of India. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Border Disputes, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the […]
Current Affairs 05 April 2023
CONTENTS Lokayukta Context: The Kerala Lokayukta, has referred a case related to alleged nepotism and anomalies in the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) to a three-member full bench for investigation. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, Policies and Interventions on Transparency and Accountability in governance) Dimensions of the Article: About Lokayukta About Lokpal Other Important Points […]
PIB Summaries 05 April 2023
CONTENTS SLINEX – 2023 Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The 10th edition of the maritime Exercise SLINEX – 2023 recently began in Colombo. Exercise SLINEX – 2023 Exercise SLINEX – 2023 is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy. Background Phases and Participants Significance Jal Jeevan Mission […]
Static Quiz 05 April 2023 (Indian Economy)
Bio-CNG The Future Fuel
Context: Bio-CNG is an advanced version of biogas produced from organic sources. With rising cost of fuel, Bio-CNG can be a promising alternative for fossil-based petroleum fuel. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Fuel crisis in India: Bio-CNG: Bio-CNG in India: India’s efforts to promote Bio-CNG: National Policy on Biofuels What are […]
Recurring Instances Of Attack By Cow Vigilants
Context: A 39-year-old assistant driver of a van transporting cattle was allegedly tortured and killed by a right-wing activist and his associates in Karnataka. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of policies) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: Cattle slaughter in India […]
Foreign Trade Policy 2023
Context: Recently, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles launched the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 which came into effect from April 1, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Overview of FTP 2023 FTP 2023, also known as the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, is […]