On Budget Allocation for the Ministry of Science and Technology
Context The Union Ministry of Science and Technology will receive Rs 16,361 crore from the Center, which represents just 0.36 percent of the total Union Budget for 2022–23. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources; Government Budgeting; Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life Mains […]
Lessons From India’s G20 Presidency For International Markets
Context The first truly global energy crisis has begun in 2022, with erratic markets and sudden price increases posing challenges for individuals, organisations, and governments. India has been less affected by the crisis than many other nations, but it has nonetheless been impacted. Relevance GS Paper-2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or […]
About Macrosomia
Context: Recently, a mother in Brazil gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Macrosomia Causes of Macrosomia Impacts of Macrosomic Babies -Source: The Economic times
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Context: The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), a flagship scheme under Startup India initiative has been implemented with effect from 1st April 2021. Under the Scheme, Rs. 477.25 crore has been approved to 133 incubators of which Rs. 211.63 crore has been disbursed as on 31st December 2022. Relevance: GS III- Growth and Development […]
Juno Probe
Context: Recently, NASA’s Juno spacecraft experienced a glitch that caused it to lose over 200 images taken during a Jupiter flyby. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Juno Probe: Goal: Objectives: Juno aims to: Key Facts About Jupiter: -Source: Indian Express
Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
Context: Finance Minister recently announced that government will set up an Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) of Rs 10,000 crore per year for creating infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) Classification of Cities: Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) -Source: The Hindu
Cholera Vaccine Shortage
Context: African countries are facing Cholera vaccine shortage, that is a looming threat amid increasing cholera cases in the region. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Cholera: Symptoms: Transmission: Vaccine: Initiatives to Curb Cholera: -Source: The Economic times
Current Affairs Quiz 04 February 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 4 February 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 4 February 2023 Contents Lessons from India’s G20 presidency for international markets Context The first truly global energy crisis has begun in 2022, with erratic markets and sudden price increases posing challenges for individuals, organisations, and governments. India has been less affected by the crisis than many other nations, but it […]
Current Affairs 04 February 2023
CONTENT Cholera Vaccine Shortage Context: African countries are facing Cholera vaccine shortage, that is a looming threat amid increasing cholera cases in the region. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Cholera: Symptoms: Transmission: Vaccine: Initiatives to Curb Cholera: -Source: The Economic times Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) Context: Finance Minister recently announced that […]