Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 April 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 April 2022 Contents Placing semicon diplomacy at the heart of India’s foreign policy How to shock-proof India’s power sector Placing Semicon Diplomacy At The Heart of India’s Foreign Policy Context The current decade presents a unique opportunity to India. . India must seize this opportunity and become an attractive alternative […]
Static Quiz 30 April 2022 (Science and Technology)
Current Affairs Quiz 29 April 2022
Kwar Hydroelectric Project
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the 540-megawatt Kwar hydroelectric project on the Chenab in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Kwar Project? Chenab River What is the Kwar Project? This project, which is part of the Indus basin, […]
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
Context: ECGC Ltd., the government enterprise that provides export credit insurance, will soon approach the Reserve Bank of India for approval to deal in foreign currency for the benefit of exporters. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ECGC? Functions of ECGC Facilities by ECGC What is ECGC? ECGC stands for […]
Hattis of Himachal Pradesh
Context: The Centre is set to consider the Himachal Pradesh government’s request for inclusion of the Hatti community in the list of Scheduled Tribes in the state. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Who are the Hattis? Hattis societal norms Who are the Hattis? The Hattis are a close-knit community who […]
Section 144 CrPC
Context: Recently, the administration of Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 near the town of Roorkee. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance ( Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: What is Section 144 CrPC? Features of Section 144: What is the […]
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Context: Recently PM said, In a bid to completely lift the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 from the northeast, efforts are on to improve the law-and-order situation in the region. Relevance: GS III- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) AFSPA Acts in force Powers Given […]
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy) Why in News? The Union Ministry for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme. MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme This Scheme is a multi-pronged effort to help MSMEs embrace Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practises. Its goal is […]
Current Affairs 29 April 2022
CONTENTS Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act Section 144 CrPC Hattis of Himachal Pradesh Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Kwar Hydroelectric Project Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act Context: Recently PM said, In a bid to completely lift the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 from the northeast, efforts are on to improve the law-and-order […]