SVAMITVA
Context: India plans to prepare digital maps of all its 6,00,000 villages and pan-India 3D maps will be prepared for 100 cities. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About SVAMITVA Benefits About SVAMITVA SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of […]
Karnataka HC: Ban on Online Gaming Unconstitutional
Context: Recently, a division bench of the Karnataka High Court delivered a judgment striking down major portions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, a new law that was introduced by the State government to ban online gambling and skill-based gaming platforms like rummy, poker and fantasy sports that involved any wagering or risking of money on an […]
The Fate of the Afghan Reserves in the United States
Context: On February 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order declaring that $7 billion of the frozen Afghan reserves will be used for the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people and for compensating the victims of terrorism in the U.S. The announcement has effectively blocked the Taliban administration in Kabul from accessing the funds. The […]
What is Public Order: Constitutional Provision for Curbing Freedoms
Context: The Karnataka High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of the state government’s ban on students wearing a hijab in educational institutions. In recent hearing, the judges heard an argument on whether the state can justify the ban on the ground that it violates ‘public order’. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance […]
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health virtually launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0. India is implementing the largest immunisation programme globally where it annually covers more than three crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore children through the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Relevance: GS II- Health, Government Policies & Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 About […]
Russia Says Some Troops Pulling Back From Areas Near Ukraine
Context: Russia said some of its military units were returning to their bases after exercises near Ukraine, following days of U.S. and British warnings that Moscow might invade its neighbour at any time. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Russia – Ukraine crisis Recent Developments Russia’s moves What are Russia’s and […]
Anti-lynching Bills
Context: Bills passed against lynching in the past four years by at least three States ruled by BJP rivals and one by the party itself have not been implemented, with the Union government taking the view that lynching is not defined as a crime under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Union Home Ministry informed […]
Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04)
Context: PM congratulated Indian space scientists on successful launch of PSLV C52 mission. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04) Recent Achievements of ISRO About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) About Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04) Launch Vehicle: It was launched by PSLV C-52 launch vehicle from the first […]
Inflation Edges Past 6% in January
Context: India’s retail inflation accelerated past the 6% mark in January to hit 6.01%, breaching the central bank’s tolerance threshold for consumer price inflation for the first time since June 2021. Retail inflation was 5.66% in December 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal Policy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
NHA to Integrate Caste Census Databases
Context: The Union Health Ministry said the National Health Authority (NHA) is working to integrate the database of Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 beneficiaries with the National Food Security Act (NFSA) portal so that beneficiaries can seek information regarding their entitlements under the AB PM-JAY using their ration card number. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies […]