Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 January 2023 Contents The Possible Ways to Get Logistics at ease Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Infrastructure Mains Question Better logistics are required in a modern economy with a complex supply chain. India has one of the least efficient logistics systems in the world. How can the logistics in India […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 January 2023
Beating Retreat Ceremony
Context: The Beating Retreat Ceremony held in Vijay Chowk, Delhi, is a sombre end to the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations in India, including the Republic Day parade held nearby a few days prior. Relevance GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of this article: What is Beating Retreat Ceremony? How has the ceremony evolved? -Source: The […]
Black Vulture
Context: An American black vulture was recently spotted in the Delhi NCR region causing a stir amongst birdwatchers and conservationists. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Black Vulture: -Source: The Hindu
What are Pashmina Shawls?
Context: Kashmir’s famed pashmina shawls, known for centuries for their signature intricate buta or paisley patterns, got a French touch. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Agriculture and Allied sectors, GS-III: Intellectual Property Rights Dimensions of the Article: What are Pashmina Shawls and what is the history behind them? MSP for hand spun, hand woven Pashmina fixed GI […]
Grievances Appellate Committees
Context: The Centre has notified the formation of three grievance appellate committees that will address users’ complaints against social media and other internet-based platforms, including being empowered to oversee and revoke content moderation-related decisions taken by these platforms. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Composition of Three Grievances Appellate Committees […]
Sub-Categorisation of OBCs
Context: The Justice G. Rohini-led commission for the sub-categorisation of other backward classes (OBCs) has been given yet another extension in its tenure by the President, according to a Gazette notification issued by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is sub-categorisation of […]
Marriage laws for Minors
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court announced that it would examine whether minor girls, as young as 15 years, can marry on the basis of custom or personal law when such marriages are considered an offence in statutory law. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: Supreme Court to Address Child Marriages […]
Mahadayi River Dispute
Context: Government of Goa has sought an early hearing by the Supreme Court in the Mahadayi river sharing issue involving Karnataka. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mahadayi (Mandovi) river What is the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project? Why is the Dispute? What did the Tribunal say? What happened after the notification? […]
All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021
Focus: GS II: Education Why in News? Ministry of Education recently released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021 All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Overview Highlights of AISHE 2020-2021: