Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 4 June 2021
Contents Why oil prices are rising? Impact on India World getting closer to Internet from the skies Why oil prices are rising? Impact on India Context: Crude oil prices have hit a two-year high with Brent crude rising above the $71 per barrel mark on May 2021, hitting the highest level since May 2019 as […]
World getting closer to Internet from the skies
Context: Following the successful launch of 36 satellites on May 28, OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation reached 218 in-orbit satellites. The company only has one more launch to complete before it obtains the capacity to enable its ‘Five to 50’ service of offering internet connectivity to all regions north of 50 degrees latitude. Relevance: […]
Why oil prices are rising? Impact on India
Context: Crude oil prices have hit a two-year high with Brent crude rising above the $71 per barrel mark on May 2021, hitting the highest level since May 2019 as key oil-producing countries announced that they would adhere to plans entailing a gradual increase in crude oil production. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International Trade, Mobilization […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 4 June 2021
Contents SDG India Index 2020-21: Significant progress India’s abstention on Palestine at UNHRC not new Cabinet gives nod ratifying SCO agreement World Bank study: Policies on black carbon SDG India Index 2020-21: Significant progress Context: India saw significant improvement in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean energy, urban development and health in 2020, […]
World Bank study: Policies on black carbon
Context: The World Bank (WB) said in its research report titled “Glaciers of the Himalayas, Climate Change, Black Carbon and Regional Resilience” that glaciers are melting faster than the global average ice mass in the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush (HKHK) mountain ranges. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation of Environment […]
Cabinet gives nod ratifying SCO agreement
Context: The Cabinet on accorded an ex post facto approval for signing and ratifying an agreement on cooperation in the field of mass media between all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on […]
India’s abstention on Palestine at UNHRC not new
Context: Palestine’s Foreign Minister said India’s abstention from the latest resolution on the Palestinian issue suppresses human rights of “all people”. India’s latest abstention on a Palestine-related resolution at the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations is not a “new” stand, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (International Institutions, […]
SDG India Index 2020-21: Significant progress
Context: India saw significant improvement in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean energy, urban development and health in 2020, according to the NITI Aayog’s 2020 SDG Index. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Government Policies & Interventions, Inclusive Growth & Development, Important Institutions and their reports, Co-operative Federalism, Issues Relating to Development) Dimensions of the […]
4th June 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 4th June 2021
NATIONAL BAMBOO MISSION Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in news? The National Bamboo Mission and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) have been working together for having a dedicated window on the GeM portal for marketing of the Bamboo Goods (Bamboo based products & Quality Planting Materials). National Bamboo Mission Nodal: Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC) […]