PIB Summaries 28 December 2023
CONTENTS Mission Karmayogi Context: Recently, on the occasion of Good Governance Day the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi, at a function in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mission Karmayogi – National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) […]
Static Quiz 28 December 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 December 2023
CONTENTS Internationalisation of the Rupee Context: In a significant development in the realm of global trade and finance, India has achieved a historic milestone by making its inaugural payment for oil to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in rupees. This marks a potential turning point in the endeavor to establish the rupee as a prominent […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 December 2023
Current Affairs 27 December 2023
CONTENTS Recent Passage of Key Bills in Parliament Amid Opposition Absence Context: The Parliament recently approved three crucial bills—Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. However, the passage was notable for the absence of 97 Opposition members, suspended amidst controversy. Introduced in August 2023, the […]
PIB Summaries 27 December 2023
CONTENTS Paat Mitro Context: The Ministry of Textiles recently launched the “Paat-Mitro” mobile application to provide important information about MSP and agronomy to jute farmers. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Paat Mitro: Empowering Jute Farmers through Technology Key Features: Technology Integration: Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI): Key Facts […]
Static Quiz 27 December 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 December 2023
CONTENTS Micro Venture Capitalist: Small in Size, Big on Impact Context: There has been a significant surge in micro-venture capital funding in India. Amidst various investors in the startup ecosystem, including angels, incubators, accelerators, family offices, India-focused large funds, and global VC funds, micro-VCs have gained prominence. According to Praxis, their number has increased from […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 December 2023
PIB Summaries 26 December 2023
CONTENTS PM-AJAY Scheme Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment informed the Rajya Sabha about the PM-AJAY scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions PM-AJAY Scheme: Empowering Scheduled Castes for Holistic Development Scheme Overview: Merged Schemes: Objectives: Eligibility Criteria: Implementation Components (Since 2021-22): Implementation Period: Overall Goal: Sahitya Akademi Award […]