Centre To Expand Its Food Security Coverage
Context The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to expand coverage under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) so that more and more needy people and citizens can benefit from the Act. • Coverage under the NFSA is based on population figures from the 2011 census. Relevance GS Paper 2: Issues relating to poverty […]
Cosmetic Surgery For Transgender People
Context The Union government has announced that transgender people will be eligible for Rs 5 lakh in annual health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. In this regard, the National Health Authority, which is part of the Health Ministry, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Social Justice. Relevance GS Paper 2: Issues related to […]
Nova V1280 Scorpii
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Scientists from SN Bose Centre for Basic Science (SNBCBS) observed the imploding novae called Nova V1280 Scorpii and found that a thick dust formed around it after a month and lasted for about 250 days. About Novae A nova is an astronomical occurrence in which a powerful explosion […]
Universal Postal Union
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, The Union Cabinet approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as contained in the Eleventh Additional Protocol to the Constitution signed during the 27th Congress of the Universal Postal Union held at Abidjan 2021. Universal Postal Union (UPU) The UPU established […]
Vannuramma
Context: The fort of legendry Vannuramma in Nallamala forest in the present day Mydukur mandal of Kadapa district is trending due to its rundown condition. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Who was Vannuramma? Her death Who was Vannuramma? Between 1781 and 1796, Vannuramma controlled five “Durgams” (sub fiefdoms), with Sakarlapadu serving as […]
New Norms to Invest Overseas
Context: Recently, The Ministry of Finance noticed new norms making it easier for domestic corporates to invest abroad, while making it tougher for loan defaulters and those facing a probe by investigative agencies to invest in overseas entities. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the New Rules Significance of […]
African Rhinoceros
Context: Recently, a report has stated that Rhino poaching rates in Africa declined to 2.3% in 2021 from 3.9% in 2018. At least 2,707 rhinos were poached in Africa between 2018 and 2021, including critically endangered black rhino and near threatened white rhino. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of the Report […]
The Competition Amendment Bill 2022
Context: The long-awaited Bill to amend the Competition Act, 2002, was finally tabled in the Lok Sabha recently. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Indian Competition Act About Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 What is gun-jumping? What next? About Indian Competition Act: The Indian Competition Act was passed in 2002, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 August 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 August 2022 Contents Ayushman Bharat will cover cosmetic surgery for transgender people SC has requested that the Centre expand its food security coverage Ayushman Bharat will cover cosmetic surgery for transgender people Context The Union government has announced that transgender people will be eligible for Rs 5 lakh in annual […]
Current Affairs Quiz 25 August 2022
