Current Affairs Quiz 02 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 June 2023 Contents BRICS FM Summit in South Africa Context: Relevance – GS Paper 2 – International Relations – Regional organizations and summits Mains Question What does “multipolarity” mean to you? Why is there a shift towards multilateralism in the globe today? Describe your response in light of the approaching […]
About The Small Finance Banks
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-appointed director, recently resigned from the board of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Small Finance Banks (SFBs): Regulation Small Finance Banks are governed by the provisions of the: RBI Guidelines on SFBs in India: Source: India Today
About The Guarani Tribe
Context: Recently, protests by Guarani tribal people have erupted across Brazil as the country’s Chamber of Deputies approved a new land bill that will restrict the new recognition of ancestral land of indigenous people. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Details: Key Facts about the Guarani Tribe: Source: Down to Earth
World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day
Context: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, observed World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day on 30th May 2023, joining the global MS community in raising awareness and fostering connections. With the theme of ‘connections’ for the 2020-2023 period. Relevance: Facts for Prelims […]
CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited) score
Context: The Kerala High Court recently held that an application for education loan by a student could not be rejected on the ground of a low CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited) score. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited) score: How is CIBIL Score calculated? […]
Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP
Context: According to a recent Report by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Program (WFP) Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity, India’s neighbors, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Report: […]
About Delimitation of Constituencies
Context: Many politicians of the Southern States are raising voices over Delimitation of constituencies based on population, which they consider to be unfair. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Delimitation? Previous Delimitation Exercises: Objective and Impact: Objectives of Delimitation: Legal Provisions: What is the Delimitation Commission? Responsibilities of the […]
About Mekedatu Project
Context: After Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister expressed the resolve to build a dam and reservoir on the Cauvery at Mekedatu close to the state’s border with Tamil Nadu, DMK general secretary issued a sharp response — pointing out that the Mekedatu project was not part of the awards of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) […]
New Lithium Reserves In India
Context: The news of potentially significant reserves of lithium, an element needed to manufacture batteries used in electric cars and other renewable energy infrastructure, in Jammu and Kashmir has been welcomed universally. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Lithium: Occurrence: Uses: Lithium has a range of industrial applications, including: Status of India’s […]