Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 June 2023 Contents Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Context The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which aims to “democratise e-commerce” and “provide alternatives to proprietary e-commerce sites,” is expected to be formally launched by the Union government this year. Although it has invited businesses to sign up for […]
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Context: Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Aadhaar cards being misused to create beneficiaries under Per Drop More Crop Scheme in Jharkhand state has been revealed. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): It was created by merging the following schemes: PMKSY consists […]
About Spotted Pond Turtles
Context: Three persons engaged as mahouts (keepers and drivers of an elephant) in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam, have been arrested for capturing and consuming spotted pond turtles, a rare species of a freshwater turtle. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Spotted Pond Turtles: Conservation Status: Kaziranga National […]
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
Context: Ministry of Cooperation issued a statement that Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) can also be employed as drone entrepreneurs for spraying fertilisers and pesticides. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Primary agricultural credit societies: Objectives of PACS Functions of PACS -Source: Indian Express
RBI Monetary Policy Update
Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key Details: Repo Rate: Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate: Bank Rate: About Monetary Policy Committee […]
NHAI’s First Sustainability Report
Context: NHAI has published its First Sustainability Report for the FY 2021-22, which sheds light on the organization’s governance structure, stakeholders, environmental initiatives, and social responsibility efforts. The report aligns with the guidelines set by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and is expected to facilitate the attraction of “Green Finance” for infrastructure financing. Relevance: GS […]
Causes of El Niño Phenomenon
Context: Recently, an unusual phenomenon is developing along the equatorial Pacific region, indicating the emergence of El Nino conditions in 2023. Experts warn that this simultaneous warming of the eastern and western regions of the equatorial Pacific, a trend last observed in 2009, could have severe implications for marine life worldwide. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, […]
About Bhagwan Birsa Munda
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his punya tithi. About Birsa Munda Birsait Munda Rebellion
About Agni Prime Missile
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. About Agni Prime Missile: What is a ballistic missile?
Current Affairs Quiz 10 June 2023
