PIB Summaries 01 March 2023
CONTENTS Veer Savarkar Focus: GS I- Important Personalities Why In News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his Punya tithi. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Nationalism and social reforms: Related Organisations and Work: Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India Society) Hindu Mahasabha Free India Society Ayushman Bharat Health Account Focus: GS II- […]
Static Quiz 01 March 2023 (Polity)
Transparency In OTT Regulation
Context: The OTT Rules were notified in 2021, through which Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) was given the task of regulating content on OTT and online platforms, but there is little awareness about them among the general public. Relevance: GS-II Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Over-the-Top (OTT) Media Service? Rules governing OTT […]
Need for Stable Capital Flows
Context: As per the latest data released by the RBI, the current account deficit (CAD) widened to 4.4 per cent of GDP in the second quarter of 2022-23, down from 2.2 per cent in the preceding quarter. Relevance: GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Dimensions […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 February 2023
Contents 1 . Need for stable capital flows 2 . Transparency In OTT Regulation Need for Stable Capital Flows Context: As per the latest data released by the RBI, the current account deficit (CAD) widened to 4.4 per cent of GDP in the second quarter of 2022-23, down from 2.2 per cent in the preceding […]
About the Banjara Community
Context: Recently, the Union government of India kicked-off year-long celebrations to mark the 284th birth anniversary of Santh Sevalal Maharaj, a spiritual and religious leader of the Banjara community. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About the Banjara Community: About Santh Sevalal Maharaj: Source: Indian Express
What is Bisphenol A?
Context: A recent study conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, suggests Bisphenol A can indirectly aid in the spread of vector-borne diseases in humans and animals. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is Bisphenol A? Source: Down to Earth
National Data and Analytics Platform
Context: Government of India creating new roadmaps by enabling the development of a rich data ecosystem through National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About NDAP Features of NDAP NDAP’s Dataset and Sector Coverage Research and Objectives behind NDAP Source: The Hindu
About One Rank One pension
Context: Recently, The Defence Ministry came under fire from the Supreme Court for tweaking a judicial order to pay the entire arrears under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by March 15. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About One rank, one pension Earlier Pension Mechanism: Issues with OROP […]
What is the Agnipath Scheme?
Context: Recently, The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Agnipath scheme launched by the Union government for recruitment in the armed forces. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Agnipath scheme? What is the eligibility criteria? What happens after selection? When will the recruitment actually begin? […]