PIB Summaries 15 July 2024
CONTENTS Central Information Commission Context: The Central Information Commission has powers to constitute benches and frame regulations, the Supreme Court has said while observing that the autonomy of CIC is of paramount importance for its effective functioning. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Information Commission: The Central Information Commission (CIC) […]
Static Quiz 15 July 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 July 2024
CONTENTS The Union Government’s Rein on Financial Transfers to Different States Context: Since the beginning of the Fourteenth Finance Commission’s award period in 2015-16, the Union government has been reducing financial transfers to the States. This is surprising, given that the Fourteenth Finance Commission recommended increasing the States’ share of Union tax revenues to 42%, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 July 2024
Current Affairs 13 July 2024
CONTENTS United Nations High Seas Treaty Context: India has recently endorsed and approved the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty. This international agreement aims to safeguard marine biodiversity in the high seas through global collaboration and operates within the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law […]
PIB Summaries 13 July 2024
CONTENTS AgriSURE Context: The Government to soon launch an ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to provide support to Startup and Agripreneurs. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Introduction to AgriSURE Initiative The Government of India is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) aimed at bolstering innovation and sustainability […]
Static Quiz 13 July 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 July 2024
CONTENTS The PDS Impact on Household Expenditure Context: The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a crucial social security initiative in India aimed at ensuring food security. Currently, under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013, up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population are eligible for subsidised foodgrains. By […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2024
Current Affairs 12 July 2024
CONTENTS Menstrual Leave Policies Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for female employees. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Menstrual leave? State of Menstrual Leaves in India Arguments Against Menstrual Leave: Global Menstrual Leave Policies: -Source: The Hindu Importance of Census […]