Current Affairs Quiz 14 March 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 March 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 March 2022 Contents How South Asia views the War How can war affect Semiconductor Supply How South Asia views the War Context Russia-Ukraine Conflict has brought the South Asian Nations to a Geopolitical crossroads where countries have taken a stand based on their economy, relations with both sides and understanding. […]
Current Affairs 14 March 2022
CONTENTS Chilika Lake The functioning of the ISS after sanctions GenoMICC research project Most favoured nation Vibrant Village Programme Chilika Lake Context: The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanised fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area of the Chilika lake, an important haunt of migratory birds, to provide the winged guests an undisturbed […]
PIB Summaries 14 March 2022
CONTENTS Technical Textiles Gender Samvaad Technical Textiles Focus: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Textile Industry, Government Policies and Initiatives, Industrial Policy) Why in News? The Ministry of Textiles in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) organized a full-day International Conference on Technical Textiles with the theme: Creating the Winning Leap in Technical Textiles. Significance of […]
Static Quiz 14 March 2022 (History)
How South Asia views the War
Context Russia-Ukraine Conflict has brought the South Asian Nations to a Geopolitical crossroads where countries have taken a stand based on their economy, relations with both sides and understanding. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries […]
How War Can Affect Semiconductor Supply
Context Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry took a hit with the pandemic and were on the road to recovery, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict has again caused ripples across the industry. Relevance GS-III: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Dimensions of the Article Why the Industry has been constrained? How the Conflict […]
Chilika Lake
Context: The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanised fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area of the Chilika lake, an important haunt of migratory birds, to provide the winged guests an undisturbed ecosystem for six months every year. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in news, Conservation of Ecology and Environment, Protected […]
The Functioning of the ISS After Sanctions
Context: Even though the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia including a ban on transfer of technology, the scheduled missions for a transfer of crew on the ISS between the two countries seem to be unaffected. Relevance: GS-III Science and Technology: (Space Technology, Developments in Space technology) Dimension of the Article: What is a Space Station? […]
GenoMICC Research Project
Context: Scientists in the United Kingdom as part of a research project, GenOMICC (Genetics of Mortality in Critical Care), have identified 16 new genetic variants that make a person more susceptible to a severe COVID-19 infection. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is the GenOMICC study? How was the GenOMICC […]