International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023
Context: International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 kick starts with Focussed Activities being undertaken by Central Ministries, State Governments and Indian Embassies. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Millets crop: Advantages of promoting millets About International Year of Millets: Objectives: Millets under PDS Main millets states -Source: Indian Express
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: The proportion of women workers participating in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has touched a 10-year high in the financial year 2022-23. According to the latest statistics available with the Union Rural Development Ministry, 57.8% of the workers who used the scheme this year were women, their highest level of […]
What Is A Bad Loan?
Context: Recently, Finance Minister told Parliament that banks had written off bad loans worth ₹10,09,511 crore during the last five financial years. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is a loan write-off? Why do banks resort to write-offs? What is a bad loan? NPA recognition Why is there a need to […]
About Deepfake Technology
Context: Disinformation and hoaxes have evolved from mere annoyance to warfare that can create social discord, increase polarisation, and in some cases, even influence the election outcome. The disinformation threat has a new tool in the form of deepfakes. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Deep synthesis What is a […]
Vokkaligas, Lingayats Share in Reservation
Context: Recently, Karnataka has categorized the two dominant communities, Vokkaligas and Lingayats, as “moderately backward” from the “backward” category in a move that could increase their share in reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: Who are Lingayats? Lingayats have their own religion: Who are […]
About 108th Indian Science Congress
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Prime Minister will address the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) via video conferencing. About 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC):
What Is The Lumpy Skin Disease?
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? Recently, An MoU for production of Goat Pox vaccine and “Lumpi-ProVac” vaccine was signed in Nagpur. The indigenously developed vaccine is going to be a game changer in ongoing effort of government to control and eradicate the Lumpy Skin Disease. What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 January 2023 Contents Doubling Farmers’ Income: A Noble but Unachievable Goal Context As we approach the end of 2022, we recall the government’s failed goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Despite this, an expert committee led by Ashok Dalwai recently submitted a 14-volume report on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI). […]
Important Judgements Delivered by Indian Judiciary
Champakam Dorairajan State of Madras,1951 Golaknath State of Punjab 1967 Kesavananda Bharati State of Kerala, 1973 Indira Gandhi vs. Raj Narain, 1975 D.M. Jabalpur v. S. Shukla, 1976 Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India, 1978 Minerva Mills Union of India,1980 MC Mehta v. Union of India, 1986 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 02 January 2023
