Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 November 2022 Contents Creating a Common Language for Cooperative Federalism Context The 11th volume of the Report of the Official Language Committee, chaired by Union Home Minister, was recently submitted to the President. The Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala have expressed outrage, describing the report as an attempt […]
Wet Leasing of Aircraft
Context: In efforts to boost international air traffic, the civil aviation ministry has allowed Indian airlines to take wide-body planes on wet lease for up to one year. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: What is wet leasing? Why airlines lease aircraft? -Source: Indian Express
SARAS 3 Radio Telescope
Context: India’s SARAS radio telescope has helped scientists determine the properties of the earliest radio luminous galaxies formed 200 million years after the Big Bang, a period known as the Cosmic Dawn. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About SARAS 3 Radio Telescope: What are the Findings? -Source: Indian Express
World’s Largest Active Mauna Loa Volcano
Context: Recently, Mauna Loa. the world’s largest active volcano, erupted after 38 years, spewing ash and debris, and covering the night sky of Hawaii’s Big Island in an incandescent red hue. Relevance: GS I: Geography, Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Where is Mauna Loa? Why do volcanoes erupt? Some famous volcanoes Here are some […]
Central Bank Digital Currency
Context: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the launch of India’s much-awaited Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a sort of official cryptocurrency, for retail users from December 1. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What’s RBI’s plan? What is E-rupee? What are the types of e-rupee? Based on the usage and […]
About Monkeypox Virus
Context: Recently, The World Health Organisation (WHO) that it would start using the term “mpox” for monkeypox, which has infected about 80,000 people in the first major outbreak of the viral disease outside Africa that began early this summer. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment […]
Carbon Capture, Utilisation, & Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? NITI Aayog releases study report on ‘Carbon Capture,Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India’ About CCUS report: Significance:
Government E-Marketplace
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The GeM platform crosses Rs. 1 Lakh crore Gross Merchandise value for the financial year 2022-2023. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
Current Affairs Quiz 30 November 2022
Current Affairs 30 November 2022
CONTENTS Monkeypox Context: Recently, The World Health Organisation (WHO) that it would start using the term “mpox” for monkeypox, which has infected about 80,000 people in the first major outbreak of the viral disease outside Africa that began early this summer. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: Central Bank Digital Currency Context: Reserve Bank of […]