Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 February 2023
Contents: Make farming climate proof Context: The retail Inflation in January has surprised everyone as it has crossed 6% upper of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s threshold. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Development of India, Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy, Inflation) Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: The retail Inflation in January stood at 6.5%, […]
Marburg Virus Disease
Context The World Health Organization recently said that Equatorial Guinea had confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. Relevance GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Marburg virus disease: History Marburg virus and the disease Symptoms of Marburg virus disease What are the hosts for the Marburg virus? What are the challenges with Marburg virus […]
H5N1 Avian Influenza
Context: Recent reports of H5N1 (subtype of avian influenza) being transmitted between mammals have raised concerns about its potential to cause a human pandemic. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is H5N1 Avian Influenza? Transmission: Treatment: Avian Influenza in India: Concern: Influenza Virus Types Avian Influenza Type A Viruses -Source: The Hindu
Draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics Bill 2022
Context: The draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2022, aimed at protecting India’s geological heritage that includes fossils, sedimentary rocks, natural structures, has raised alarm in India’s geo-sciences and palaeontology community. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics in India? Geo-Heritage Sites and […]
Failure To Elect A Deputy Speaker
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states — Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does the Constitution say about the Deputy Speaker? Election of Deputy Speaker Tenure […]
TAPAS UAV
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India has shared aerial coverage of Ground and Air displays captured from an indigenously developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance TAPAS UAV during rehearsal from a height of 12000 feet. TAPAS UAV – Features and Development:
Aero India 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru. Aero India 2023:
Aadi Mahotsav
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the Aadi Mahotsav festival of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) in New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. What is “Aadi Mahotsav”? Who are Adivasis? What is TRIFED? Objectives of TRIFED Functions of TRIFED
Current Affairs Quiz 15 February 2023
Current Affairs 15 February 2023
CONTENTS Deputy Speaker Context: Recently, The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states — Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics Bill 2022 Context: The draft Geo-heritage […]