Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 December 2022 Contents States Must Share Responsibility for Border Security Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Security challenges and their management in border areas Mains Question Do you believe the Border Security Force (BSF) is adequately equipped to combat illegal migration and cross-border crime? Express your thoughts. (250 words) Backgound About […]
US Govt EAGLE Act of 2022
Context: Recently, the White House supported the US Congress pass a legislation whose aim is to eliminate the per-country quota on issuing green cards. The House of Representatives will soon vote on the (Equal Access to Green Card for Legal Employment) EAGLE Act of 2022. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About […]
Kerala’s University Laws (Amendment) Bills
Context: The Kerala government has passed the two University Laws (amendment) Bills in the State Assembly to amend laws relating to the governance of State universities and to remove Governor as the Chancellor of said universities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do the Bills say? Why is the State […]
About Agni-V Missile
Context: Recently, India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km, marking a significant boost to the country’s strategic deterrence. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology (Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology, Defence Technology, Indigenization of Technology) Dimensions of the Article: About Agni Missiles There are 5 […]
What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
Context Recently Law Minister informed the Rajya Sabha that the States are empowered to enact personal laws that decide issues such as succession, marriage and divorce, in their endeavour to secure a uniform civil code (UCC). Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the […]
Manual Scavenging in India
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E) told Lok Sabha that no person had died from Manual Scavenging in the last three years (2019 to 2022). Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Manual Scavenging in India Prevalence […]
Exercise SURYA KIRAN-XVI
Focus: GS III: Security challenges Why in News? The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” between India and Nepal will be conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal). About Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
Focus: GS II- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in News? Recently the Finance Ministry said that the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2022-23-Series III will open for subscription during the December 19-December 23 period and the 2022-23-Series IV during March 06-10, 2023. About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Punya Tithi
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid homage to Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi and recalled his everlasting contribution to India. About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue of Unity
Current Affairs Quiz 16 December 2022
