Wage Imbalances, Harsh Realities, and Required Actions
Context Relevance GS Paper 1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. GS Paper 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the society, institutions and laws for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections etc Mains Question Closing the gender pay gap is critical to achieving social justice […]
Digital Public Infrastructure
Context While highlighting the lack of digital payment systems in 133 countries worldwide, the article highlights India’s critical role as the G20 Presidency in developing digital platforms and e-governance services to digitally transform the world. Relevance GS Paper 3: Science & technology, Infrastructure Mains Questions How difficult will it be to put the Digital India plan […]
Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Context: Union Home Minister said that ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ is an attempt to bring a cultural renaissance that will unite the country and connect different languages. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Kashi Tamil Sangamam Cultural Significance: -Source: The Hindu
What is Minimum Support Price?
Context: Government has increased Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of 6 mandated Rabi crops (Wheat, Barley, Gram, Masur, Rapeseed & Mustard, Safflower) for Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2023-24, on the basis of recommendation of Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP). Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Vijay Diwas: A Recap of the 1971 Indo-Pak War
Context: Vijay Diwas or Victory Day is commemorated on December 16, marking the end of the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the liberation of Bangladesh. India declared victory on this day 51 years ago after Pakistan signed the Instrument of Surrender. Relevance: GS II: India and its Neighbourhood Dimensions of the Article: Vijay Diwas: What led […]
Law On Acid Attacks in India
Context: Recently, A 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi’s Dwarka by three assailants while she was on her way to school. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How prevalent are acid attacks in India? Law on acid attacks Law on the regulation of acid sales According to […]
Social Progress Index (SPI) Report
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) will release the Social Progress Index (SPI) for states and districts of India on December 20, 2022. Social Progress Index (SPI) Report Objectives Components of SPI
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
Focus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable Sections Why in News? The Prime Minister has announced ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the tragic cylinder mishap in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. About Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund(PMNRF) Difference between PMCARES […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 December 2022 Contents Digital Public Infrastructure Context While highlighting the lack of digital payment systems in 133 countries worldwide, the article highlights India’s critical role as the G20 Presidency in developing digital platforms and e-governance services to digitally transform the world. Relevance GS Paper 3: Science & technology, Infrastructure Mains […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 December 2022
