Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 January 2023 Contents To Close the Labor Market Gender Gap, Societal Reform Is Necessary Context According to a recent World Bank report, the gender gap in labour force participation is narrowing globally, including in India. However, this is primarily due to male labor-force participation declining. Relevance GS Paper-2: Welfare Schemes […]
Tiger Conservation Plans and Upcoming Project In India
Tiger being a keystone species is the symbol of courage and strength in India. This charismatic species has earned its pride as a National animal of India. It features in the National emblem adopted by the Government of India in 1950. India is one of the important Tiger range countries and has more […]
Nepal Plane Crash: Factors Behind The High Rate of Plane Crashes
On January 15th, a tragic aviation incident occurred at Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, resulting in the deaths of at least 68 passengers. This is considered the deadliest air disaster in Nepal in the past 30 years. Introduction Terrain Challenges Technical Issues Government Response Conclusion Major Air Disasters In Nepal In last 20 Years
About Maghi Mela
Context: Recently Maghi Mela was held in the holy city of Sri Muktsar Sahib in Punjab. Relevance: GS I: Festivals, Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Maghi Mela: Nanakshahi Calendar -Source: Indian Express
FSSAI Standards for Basmati Rice
Context: For the first time in India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice which will be enforced with effect from 01 August 2023. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Basmati rice: Origins: Unique Characteristics: Cultivation: Popularity: Adulteration: What are the Standards […]
Exoplanets LHS 475 b
Context: Recently, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first new exoplanet. Researchers have labelled the planet as LHS 475 b. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About LHS 475 b: What are red dwarf stars? What are exoplanets? Why we […]
About Geospatial Hackathon
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Union Minister of Science & Technology recently launched Geospatial Hackathon to promote Innovation and Start-Ups in India’s Geospatial ecosystem. About Geospatial Hackathon: Structure of the Hackathon: The Geospatial Hackathon will be divided into 2 parts:
Womaniya Initiative
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? GeM holds event to commemorate success of Women entrepreneurs on GeM “Womaniya” initiative: Success of the Initiative: Objectives: Addressing Challenges: About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
Current Affairs Quiz 16 January 2023
Current Affairs 16 January 2023
CONTENTS Exoplanets Context: Recently, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first new exoplanet. Researchers have labelled the planet as LHS 475 b. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About LHS 475 b: What are red dwarf stars? What are exoplanets? Why we […]