Static Quiz 12 May 2023 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 May 2023 Contents Institutional Difficulties and Suggestions for Decarbonization Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Economic Development, Biodiversity, and Environment Mains Question Analyse the current legal framework for decarbonization in India, taking into account the overlapping duties of various ministries and state governments. Develop a comprehensive regulatory plan to support efficient and […]
About Coco Islands
Context: Amid recent reports of suspicious infrastructure upgrades at Myanmar’s Coco Islands, an MQ-9 drone leased by the Indian Navy was recently seen reconnoitring the nearby areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Relevance: Places in News Dimensions of the Article: About Coco Islands: History: -Source: Indian Today
India’s Delayed Implementation of Mandatory Drug Recall Law
Context: Abbot published a public notice in newspapers, alerting people about a mislabelled batch of medicine that it had inadvertently shipped to the market. Such recalls take place regularly in the US but it is uncommon in India for domestic or foreign pharmaceutical companies to recall substandard or mislabelled drugs. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies […]
Law On Polygamy Among Religious Groups in India
Context: Assam Chief Minister has said that the state government will move to ban the practice of polygamy through “legislative action”, and that an “expert committee” would be formed to examine the issue. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Practice of polygamy Second Marriage Proof required for a second marriage Legal […]
About Forest Fires
Context: The inquiry of bushfires that broke down in March 2023 by Goa Forest department has found that the fires were largely triggered by natural causes. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Forest Fires A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire that occurs in areas with a significant amount of combustible vegetation, […]
About The Cyclone Mocha
Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a developing cyclonic or low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. It would be named Cyclone Mocha (pronounced ‘Mokha’). Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for […]
RBI Gold Reserves
Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) gold reserves touched 794.64 metric tonnes in fiscal 2023, an increase of nearly 5 per cent over fiscal 2022, when it held 760.42 metric tonnes of gold. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI Gold Reserves: Total and Recent Purchases Total Reserves: Recent Purchase: RBI’s […]
Supreme Court Upholds Delhi Govt’s Control Over Administrative Services: Key Takeaways
GS Paper 2, Indian Polity, Judiciary, Current affairs Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Delhi government has control over administrative services in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The court’s decision is a major victory for the Delhi government and is likely to have a significant impact on the […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 May 2023
