Current Affairs Quiz 08 March 2022
Current Affairs 08 March 2022
CONTENTS The complexities for implementing a No-Fly zone The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule Donate a Pension Scheme India Abstains at UNHRC Theyyam The Complexities for Implementing a No-Fly Zone Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General stated that the organisation would not designate the Ukranian airspace as a ‘No Fly Zone’ […]
PIB Summaries 08 March 2022
CONTENTS Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement PLI Scheme for White Goods Exercise SLINEX Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textilessaid India is looking to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh. About India’s CEPA agreements […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 March 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 March 2022 Contents Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is appalling Working Women too, with a dream of good childcare Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is Appalling Context Kerela High Court recently dismissed an appeal by the MediaOne, a television channel whose license was not renewed based upon ‘National Security’ concerns. Relevance GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical […]
Static Quiz 08 March 2022 (Indian Economy)
Working Women too, With a Dream of Good Childcare
Context A World Health Organization report has recently pointed out towards feminization of poverty due to informal nature of work. This has affected women’s maternal health and the health of her child. With 95% of Indian women being employed in the informal sector of the economy as per International Labour Organization, the issue becomes even more pertinent. […]
Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is Appalling
Context Kerela High Court recently dismissed an appeal by the MediaOne, a television channel whose license was not renewed based upon ‘National Security’ concerns. Relevance GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. GS-II: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and […]
The Complexities for Implementing a No-Fly Zone
Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General stated that the organisation would not designate the Ukranian airspace as a ‘No Fly Zone’ which he said would lead to a full-fledged war in Europe, involving many more countries and resulting in greater human suffering. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is a […]
The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
Context: Recently, Maharashtra Governor has received flak for his remarks on the social reformist couple Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule. Relevance: GS II- Modern Indian History Dimensions of the Article: Who were the Phules? The Phules’ endeavours and legacy Who Were the Phules? Mahatma Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule stand out as an extraordinary couple in the […]
Donate a Pension Scheme
Context: The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has launched the “donate a pension” scheme. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About ‘Donate a Pension’ Scheme Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) About ‘Donate a Pension’ Scheme Under the initiative, people can donate the premium contribution of their immediate support staff like […]