Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: The delay in payment of wages has pushed MGNREGS workers in West Bengal to the brink. There are allegations of corruption against the State government, the Centre’s reluctance in releasing payments, and the plight of the workers caught in this tussle. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Health and Poverty related issues, Government Interventions […]
What Is Cervavac?
Context: Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the scientific completion of Cervavac, India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Cervavac? How effective is the new vaccine? What are the challenges? About Cervical cancer […]
UN Accuses China of Uighur Rights Abuses
Context: The UN accused China of serious human rights violations that may amount to “crimes against humanity” in a report examining a crackdown on Uighurs and other ethnic groups. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the leak about? Who are Uyghurs? About China’s Treatment of Uyghurs What was the build-up […]
Single Use Plastic
Context: Since July 1, 2022, India has banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of single-use plastics (SUP) items with low utility and high littering potential. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article About Single use plastic What are the items being banned? How will the ban be enforced? Impacts […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 September 2022
The Reflection of Self Reliant India
Context PM Modi commissioned India’s largest indigenous military project, the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, Kerala. Relevance GS Paper 3: Internal Security Mains Question Criminals and anti-national activities have always been a threat to India’s coasts. When discussing potential threats, emphasise India’s coastal security measures. (150 words) Basic […]
Indian UAE Cooperation
Context In Abu Dhabi, EAM Jaishankar and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan co-chaired the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM). The two countries agreed to expand economic cooperation in a variety of areas while reiterating their commitment to reaching the $100 billion bilateral trade goal in the next five years. Relevance […]
Current Affairs 03 September 2022
CONTENTS Single use plastic UN accuses China of Uighur rights abuses Cervavac Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Single Use Plastic Context: Since July 1, 2022, India has banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of single-use plastics (SUP) items with low utility and high littering potential. Relevance: GS III- Environment and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 September 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 September 2022 Contents The Reflection of Self Reliant India: INS Vikrant Indian UAE Cooperation The Reflection of Self Reliant India: INS Vikrant Context PM Modi commissioned India’s largest indigenous military project, the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, Kerala. Relevance GS Paper 3: Internal […]
Exercise Vostok- 2022
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? A multilateral strategic and command Exercise Vostok – 2022 has commenced today at the training grounds of the Eastern Military District of Russia from 01 to 07 September 2022. About Exercise Vostok – 2022: The exercise is aimed at interaction and coordination amongst other participating military contingents and […]