About Hathras Verdict
Context: Recently, the Uttar Pradesh court acquitted three of the four accused in the high-profile Hathras case. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Women, Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Background of the Hathras […]
SC’s New Rules For The Appointment Of Election Commisioners
Context: The recent judgement by the Supreme Court on choosing the poll panel for the appointment of the members of the Election Commission of India is a significant boost to its independence. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Bodies, Government Interventions for Transparency and Accountability in governance) Dimensions of the Article: About Election Commission of […]
Select Central Staff Can Opt For Old Pension Scheme
Context: In a significant decision, the government has decided to give a one-time option to select Central government employees to migrate to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Old Pension Scheme Dearness allowance Concerns with the OPS The pension liability remained unfunded: The OPS […]
NASA Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer
Context: Recently, researchers studied a supernova explosion that occurred over 450 years ago using NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Tycho? What is the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) and its significance? -Source: Down to Earth
World Wildlife Day 2023
Context: March 3 is known as World Wildlife Day (WWD), marked annually to draw attention to issues of conservation of flora and fauna. Relevance: GS II- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About World Wildlife Day Significance of World wildlife day What is the CITES? How does CITES work? -Source: Indian Express
SC Verdict on ECI Appointments
Context: Recently, A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a high-power committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India must pick the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How […]
About SAMARTH Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Samarth is a demand driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of Ministry of Textiles. The implementation period of the scheme is up to March 2024. About SAMARTH Scheme Objectives:
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
Focus: GS II- Indian Economy Why in News? Recently the Finance Ministry said that the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2022-23-Series IV will open for subscription during the period March 06-10, 2023. About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) Benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 March 2023
Contents: SC’s New Rules For The Appointment Of Election Commisioners Context: The recent judgement by the Supreme Court on choosing the poll panel for the appointment of the members of the Election Commission of India is a significant boost to its independence. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Bodies, Government Interventions for Transparency and Accountability […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 March 2023
