RBI Lifts Loan Costs To Tame Inflation
Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India recently raised the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.5%. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Growth and Development in India, Monetary Policy) Dimensions of the Article: RBI’s MPC decision Instruments of Monetary Policy There are several direct and indirect instruments […]
India’s Infrastructure Projects Along The Line of Actual Control (LAC)
Context: The External Affairs Minister recently stated that India is developing border infrastructure and connectivity with friendly neighbours due to China concerns. Relevance: GS-II International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key points: Data on Strategic infrastructure: Background: India shares a border with Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Securing and managing its 15,106 km […]
No bar on Muslim women offering namaz at mosques
Context: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court Wednesday stating that there is no prohibition on Muslim women offering namaz in mosques. Relevance: GS I: Women’s Issues, Government Policies & Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Muslim women offering namaz at mosques: Conservatism surrounding Muslim Women: Need for […]
Marine Protected Areas Are Underfunded
Context: According to experts, Marine Protected Areas (MPA) lacks sufficient funding poses challenges to the benefits that they can potentially provide in the long term. Relevance: GS Paper 3: Environment, Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental impact assessment Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)? Issues with MPAs Significance of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 February 2023
Current Affairs 09 February 2023
Content: Marine Protected Areas Are Underfunded Context: According to experts, Marine Protected Areas (MPA) lacks sufficient funding poses challenges to the benefits that they can potentially provide in the long term. Relevance: GS Paper 3: Environment, Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental impact assessment Dimensions of the Article: RBI Lifts Loan Costs To Tame Inflation […]
Neglecting Health Sector is Not Justified
Context: People look forward to budgets because they confirm the true intentions and goals of the government, i.e., who or what it “loves” more. And this assessment is based on how much the Budget contributes to ensuring that all citizens have equitable access to fundamental public goods. Relevance GS Paper-2 and 3: Issues Relating to Development […]
Trees Make Cities Cooler
Context With the return of El Nio, this summer could be even worse than the hottest on record for Europe in 2022, which resulted in over 20,000 additional deaths throughout western Europe. Relevance GS Paper-3: Biodiversity and Environment Mains Question What is Urban Heat? How trees could improve our mental and physical health, cool cities, and […]
Quad Cooperation to Promote Responsible Cyber Habits
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Quad Nations are launching a public campaign to improve cyber security across the Quad nations: the Quad Cyber Challenge. The Challenge reflects the continuing Quad efforts to strengthen individuals’ and communities’ cyber security awareness and action, as well as to foster a more secure and resilient cyber […]
5G Services in the Country
Focus: GS-III: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Li Why in News? Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have started providing 5G services in the country from 01.10.2022 onwards. As on 31.01.2023, 5G services have been started in 238 cities distributed across all license service areas. The rollout obligations are required to […]