Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 March 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 March 2023 Contents The Green Hydrogen Roadmap Remains Uncertain Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Mains Question With the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India has made a good start towards achieving its decarbonization objectives. The mission, however, does […]
About Fluorescence Microscopy
Context: Researchers at the Winona State University, Minnesota, have created a design for a ‘glowscope’, a device that could democratize access to fluorescence microscopy. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Fluorescence Microscopy: How it works? Applications: -Source: The Hindu
What is Lightning?
Context: Recently few States have demanded that “lightning” be declared as a “natural disaster” because deaths caused by it surpass any other disaster in India. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Lightning? More about Clouds that generate lightning and how they are formed What happens when lightning strikes Earth’s Surface? Which […]
What are Space Debris?
Context: Since, United Nations agreed on a treaty to conserve and sustainably use the high seas beyond national boundaries, scientists are calling for a legally-binding agreement to protect the Earth’s orbit from space debris. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are Space Debris? Effective Strategies to Address the Challenge of […]
SIPRI Report on Arms
Context: India remained the world’s largest arms importer for the five-year period between 2018 and 2022 even though its arms imports dropped by 11% between 2013-2017 and 2018-2022, according to the Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: SIPRI’ s report on Arms Imports […]
About Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Focus: GS II- Vulnerable Sections Why in News? Budget 2023-24 announces recruitment of 38,800 teachers and support staff for 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools, serving 3.5 lakh tribal students. About Eklavya Model Residential Schools: Objectives of EMRS: Features of EMRS
About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
Focus: GS II: Government schemes Why in News? As per data uploaded by Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) on Mudra portal, as on 27.01.2023, more than 38.58 crore loans have been extended since inception of the Scheme in April 2015. About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) The loans under MUDRA scheme can be availed only through […]
About National Youth Conclave
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? National Youth Conclave’ is being organized by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) Affairs on 13-14 March 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About National Youth Conclave: What is Urban 20? What is Youth20 (Y20)?
UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 4 Strategy, Syllabus & Structure
General Studies paper-IV on Ethics, integrity, and aptitude is an important paper in mains examination. UPSC Mains examination is the second stage of the UPSC Civil Services Exam. It is one of the qualifying papers. “This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 March 2023
