Hyper-globalization should end with a better alternative
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Mains Question What are the primary negative effects of hyper-globalization? Discuss alternative microeconomic frameworks to the current hyper-globalization thesis for better economic stability. (250 Words). Key Points History of Global Narratives for Economy Alternatives to the Current Framework Way […]
First Abort Mission of Gaganyaan
Context The Lok Sabha has been informed that the first of Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight, will be aborted in May of this year. Relevance GS Paper-3: Awareness in the fields of Space Mains Question What is the Gaganyaan programme, and what are the possible effects of the Gaganyaan programme on India’s future in scientific research […]
Global Terrorism Index 2023
Context: The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) recently corrected its report related to Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023 after the Communist Party of India (CPI) was wrongly included in the list of deadliest terror groups of 2022. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Global Terrorism Index: The Global Terrorism Index […]
Active volcano found on Venus
Context: For years, scientists have thought that Venus is geologically dead. But a new research paper indicates that a volcano on the planet’s surface is still active. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: New Discovery on Venus Volcano: What are the findings? Background: Discovery: Challenges in Discovering: Future Implications: About Venus Observations and […]
India’s Sugar Export
Context: India has gone from being a marginal sugar exporter five years ago to No. 2 in the world, behind only Brazil. Between 2017-18 and 2021-22, exports have soared from USD 810.9 million to USD 4.6 billion. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Sugar Industry in India: Current Status and Geographical Conditions Geographical […]
Sealed Cover Jurisprudence
Context: The Supreme Court on Monday (March 20) said it would not accept a “confidential” submission from the Centre on the disbursal of arrears to retired defence personnel under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme. Relevance: GS II- Executive & Judiciary Dimensions of the article:: What is sealed cover jurisprudence? It also mentions that […]
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana
Focus: GS II: Government Scheme Why in News? There is no provision for budgetary allocation from Central Government or State Governments to the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY). The various projects taken up under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra KalyanYojna (PMKKKY) are funded through the funds accrued under DMFT. About Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra […]
About The National Pension System
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? As informed by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the number of beneficiaries above the age of 60 years, under the National Pension System (NPS) is 5,67,116. About National Pension System The other eligibility criteria for opening an NPS account: NPS Benefits About PFRDA
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 March 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 March 2023 Contents First Abort Mission of Gaganyaan Context The Lok Sabha has been informed that the first of Gaganyaan, India’s first human spaceflight, will be aborted in May of this year. Relevance GS Paper-3: Awareness in the fields of Space Mains Question What is the Gaganyaan programme, and what […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 March 2023
