Economic Survey 2022-23 Highlights
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Economic Survey 2022-23 in the Union Parliament today. The highlights of the Survey are as follows: Chapter 1) State of the Economy 2022-23: Recovery Complete The Indian economy is in a broad-based recovery, driven by high private consumption, strong GDP growth forecast for […]
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023
Context: Recently, the United Nations has released a new report World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023, which stated that the Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is likely to drop to 1.9 % in 2023 from 3 % in 2022. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Report Findings: Inflation Recession Global Output Country […]
About Albinism
Context: Recently a partial albino dhole (Cuon alpinus) has been photo-documented in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Relevance: GS III- Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Dimensions of this article: About Albinism: About Dholes Conservation Status About Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Source: The Hindu
About Kelp Forests
Context: A recent study has revealed that Kelp forests are declining because of climate change. Relevance: GS III: Water Resources Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study: About Kelp Forests: Significance of Kelp Forests: Source: Down to Earth
Mughal Gardens Will Now Be Called as Amrit Udyan
Context: The Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens — popularly known as the Mughal Gardens was renamed as Amrit Udyan. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: The Amrit Udyan: A Landscape of Mughal and English Styles Charbagh Style of Mughal Gardening in India Source: The Hindu, Indian Express
75th Death Anniversary Of Mahatma Gandhi
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th Death Anniversary at Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi. About Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi’s Death Anniversary
National Commission for Women
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Hon’ble President of India will address the 31st Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women in Delhi. About the National Commission for Women (NCW) Violence against women in India Constitutional Safeguards and Legislations
India Has Better Groundwater Governance
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies, Governance and related issues. GS Paper-3: Water Resources and its conservation. Mains Question What steps is the Indian government taking to improve groundwater governance? Include some recommendations for additional improvement. (250 Words) Key Points According to a World Bank report, India uses more groundwater than any other country in […]
A New Urban India Will Be Created by 5G
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Mains Question Urban space organisation and the nature of production and communication could change as a result of 5G. Discuss (150 words) Important Takeaways: Future of Urbanization: The Technology: Way Forward Conclusion
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 January 2023 Contents A New Urban India Will Be Created by 5G Context: Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Mains Question Urban space organisation and the nature of production and communication could change as a result of 5G. Discuss (150 words) […]