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Gati Shakti Scheme Accelerating Connectivity, Infrastructure Development

Context The ambitious Gati Shakti programme, also known as the National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity, has been introduced by the Indian government. This extensive programme intends to hasten infrastructure growth, lower logistical expenses, and draw in private capital investments. The industry and CII have asked for access to the PM Gati Shakti platform. Relevance:  […]

A Bold Step to Sustainability: India’s Clean Energy Transition

Context India’s decision to stop building new coal-fired power plants, aside from those that are already under construction, underlines its commitment to battling climate change and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. This action fits well with worldwide trends that call for phasing out coal, ensuring energy security, upgrading air quality, and decreasing pollution. India needs to […]

Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023

Context: The Centre has withdrawn the proposed draft of the Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Draft Livestock and Livestock Products Bill Key points about the draft bill: Reasons for introducing a new law: What is new in the proposed draft? […]

About Gangotri National Park

Context: Gangotri national park (GNP) authorities would soon be transferring around 50 hectares of land to the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to develop new bunkers and border outposts near the LAC.  Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Gangotri National Park: Location: Ecology: Fauna: -Source: Times of India

About Assam Rifles

Context: The Assam Rifles recently moved additional troops to secure a bridge on a national highway in south Manipur. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Assam Rifles: Background: Role: Headquarters and Motto: Control: -Source: The Hindu

International Day of Yoga 2023

Context: The 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated on June 21st with various events and initiatives taking place across the country. This year’s IDY theme, “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,”  Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of IDY 2023: About the IDY Significance of Yoga M-Yoga App A backgrounder to M-Yoga […]

Issues with the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings

Context: The National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF), established by the Ministry of Education, recently announced its national rankings for universities which have been found flawed by various experts. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How does the NIRF ranking of institutes work and what are the issues associated with it? The […]

About Submersible vs Submarine

Context: The Titan, the vessel that went missing in the area of the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic, is classified as a submersible, not a submarine, Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are Submersibles? Submersibles are specialized watercraft designed for specific missions in underwater environments. Here are the key […]

Global Increase in Forced Displacement in 2022: UNHCR Report

Context: In 2022, there was a significant surge in forced displacement, driven by social and climate crises, according to a report by the UNHCR. The number of individuals forcibly uprooted from their homes increased by 21% compared to the previous year, totaling 108.4 million people. This included a significant number of children who were also […]

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 June 2023

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 June 2023 Contents A Bold Step to Sustainability: India’s Clean Energy Transition Context India’s decision to stop building new coal-fired power plants, aside from those that are already under construction, underlines its commitment to battling climate change and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. This action fits well with worldwide trends that […]