Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently issued orders to block 138 online betting platforms and 94 money lending apps on an “urgent” and “emergency” basis under Section 69(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Dangers Posed by Lending Apps What is […]
Keoladeo National Park
Context: The Rajasthan Government has proposed to construct a zoo inside Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage Site popularly known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary, to display a range of wetland species. Relevnace: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Purpose of WESCE Rejuvenation of Biodiversity Funding Planned Facilities inside Keoladeo National Park Keoladeo […]
Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile
Context: Indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to be tested again in April 2023. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) Functioning: -Source: The Hindu
ISRO’s SSLV-D2
Context: In its second development flight, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) was launched successfully from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It will place the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) earth observation satellite EOS-07 and two co-passenger satellites — Janus-1 and AzaadiSat2 — developed by start-ups, in a […]
The Issue With The Supreme Court Acting As An Approving Power
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Mains Question The Supreme Court is often said to be not always correct, but always final. As a result, the final authority to make environmental decisions cannot also be the first authority to approve […]
For Economic Resilience India Must Lower Public Debt
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment Mains Question To increase economic resilience for the upcoming years, the public debt ratio needs to return to levels that were at least pre-pandemic. Discuss. (150 words) Public Debt in India Sources of Public Debt Fiscal Deficit THE […]
IEEE C-DOT Certified Telecom Expert Program
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Secretary (Telecom) of, the Government of India launched the ‘IEEE C-DOT Certified Telecom Expert Program (ICCTEP)’. About IEEE C-DOT Certified Telecom Expert Program (ICCTEP) About Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT): Program Benefits:
National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, eight projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) have been sanctioned and approved by the Government of India. National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT)
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy, Infrastructure Why in News? In all, 145 projects have been approved/sanctioned for a total cost of Rs.3392.98 crore under North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) since inception. About North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme Nodal: Ministry of Development of North East Region. Objectives Beneficiaries Implementation Significance
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 February 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 February 2023 Contents For Economic Resilience, India Must Lower Public Debt Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment Mains Question To increase economic resilience for the upcoming years, the public debt ratio needs to return to levels that were […]