Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 June 2022 Contents Implications of India’s new VPN rules India, EU resume FTA negotiations Implications of India’s New VPN Rules Context The Indian government’s cybersecurity agency enacted a law requiring Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers to capture and store their customers’ records for 180 days. It also required these companies […]
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Focus: GS III- Diaster Management Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the categorization of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an ‘International Organization’ and signing of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) with CDRI for granting it the exemptions, immunities and privileges as contemplated under the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) […]
What is Green Hydrogen?
Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? A new report released today by NITI Aayog highlights that green hydrogen can substantially spur industrial decarbonisation and economic growth for India in the coming decades. About Green Hydrogen The technology for green hydrogen is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. It is a universal, light […]
PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) Scheme
Context: A proposal to set up a mega textile park in Punjab’s industrial hub, Ludhiana, has been red-flagged by locals, environmentalists and even some political leaders. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Textile Industry, Government Policies and Initiatives, Industrial Policy) Dimensions of the Article: About PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme Aims and Significance […]
CAPSTONE, NASA’s New Satellite
Context: Recently, NASA launched CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds (25 kg). Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology About CAPSTONE: CAPSTONE, short for Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, is designed to test a unique, elliptical lunar orbit. As a pathfinder for Gateway, CAPSTONE aims to help reduce risk for […]
Govt. Hikes GST For Household Items
Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to hike and lower GST on certain commodities. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of Article: Details What is GST? What are GST Slabs? Details From July 18, tax hikes will kick in for over two dozen goods and services, ranging from unbranded food items, […]
Primary Agricultural Credit Society
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a proposal to digitise around 63,000 primary agricultural credit societies (PACS). Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About primary agricultural credit societies Objectives of PACS Functions of PACS Why need digitization? About primary agricultural credit societies: PACS is the smallest cooperative credit […]
Vice-President Of India
Context: The Election Comission has announced that the election to the post of the Vice-President (VP) will be held on August 6, as M. Venkaiah Naidu’s term was coming to an end on August 10. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Vice-President Election Qualification Oath or Affirmation Conditions of the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 June 2022
Current Affairs 30 June 2022
CONTENTS Vice-President Primary Agricultural Credit Society Govt. hikes GST for household items PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme CAPSTONE, NASA’s new satellite Vice-President Context: The Election Commission has announced that the election to the post of the Vice-President (VP) will be held on August 6, as M. Venkaiah Naidu’s term was coming to […]