Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 January 2023 Contents Freedom in Authority: On the Right to Free Expression Context In a recent decision, the Supreme Court demonstrated sound restraint in examining the issue of misuse of free speech, particularly by political functionaries holding public office. The Supreme Court has ruled that additional restrictions on the fundamental […]
Affordable Rental Housing Scheme
Context: A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to clarify how many of the 66 proposals received under the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme launched for the urban poor, especially migrant workers, during the COVID-19 pandemic have been approved by their respective local urban bodies. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: […]
Black Carbon Aerosols
Context: According to a study, black carbon aerosols have had an indirect impact on the mass increase of Tibetan Plateau glaciers by altering the long-range transport of water vapor from the South Asian monsoon region. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Black Carbon (BC) aerosols Deposition over Himalayas Impact on […]
Supreme Court Expands Article 19 Ambit
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19/21 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities. Relevance GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is the constitutional position on free speech? It is followed by Article 19(2), which lists exceptions […]
Legalising Same-Sex Marriage
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court transferred to itself petitions pending in various High Courts seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do the petitions say? What is the government’s stand? What about other countries? About Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Act has 3 major objectives: […]
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas
Focus: GS III- Growth and Development Why in News? The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be conducted in 242 districts of India. About Apprenticeship Mela
What is the Y20 Summit?
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? Youth Affairs and Sports Minister launched the themes of the Y20 summit, logo, and website in New Delhi in the curtain raiser event of Y20 Summit India. What is the Y20 Summit? Themes of Y20 About India’s Hosting of the Y20 Summit
National Single Window System
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? National Single Window System, NSWS Portal for various Central, State, and UT clearances has hit a new milestone by crossing 75 thousand approvals. What is the National Single Window System (NSWS)? Additional Information
Current Affairs Quiz 07 January 2023
Current Affairs 07 January 2023
CONTENTS Legalising Same-Sex Marriage Context: Recently, The Supreme Court transferred to itself petitions pending in various High Courts seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court Expands Article 19 Ambit Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19/21 can be enforced even against persons […]