Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 August 2023 Contents Rethinking India’s Clean-Cooking Strategy: Beyond LPG Subsidies Context Relevance: GS Paper 3 – Clean Energy Mains Question Describe the difficulties the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is facing and suggest a variety of clean cooking techniques, such as solar cooking, biogas cooking, and electric cooking. Discuss feasible […]
Bhojpatra Tree: The Himalayan Birch
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India, in 103rd edition of ‘Mann ki Baat programme highlighted the business of ‘bhojpatra calligraphy’ by the women of Mana village near Badrinath. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Bhojpatra Tree: The Himalayan Birch Distribution: Ecological Contribution: Cultural Significance: Source: Times of India
About The Worldcoin Project
Context: Recently, OpenAI CEO formally re-introduced Worldcoin project of his that was eclipsed by the popularity of ChatGPT. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Worldcoin Project: Creating a Digital Network with Human Stakeholders Proof of Personhood: Crypto Rewards and Transactions: World’s Largest Identity and Financial Public Network: Locations: Source: The Hindu
MP Local Area Development Scheme
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provided valuable insights into the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) during a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions, Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About the Scheme: MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in […]
About The Post Quantum Cryptography
Context: Computation has transformed various facets of human civilization, from banking to warfare, however, the emergence of Quantum Computing has raised concerns about its impact on Computer Security in the Future. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Quantum Computing: Working Principle: Significance of Quantum Computers Post Quantum Concerns of Quantum Computing: […]
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Context: A constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) allegedly shot and killed four people on board the Mumbai-bound 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express. Later, the accused was arrested by Government Railway Police (GRP). Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Railway Protection Force (RPF) Function and Area of Operation Origin and Reasons for […]
About The Electric Vehicles
Context: A crucial element of the world’s transition to becoming net-zero is electric vehicles (EVs). However, hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) present a big opportunity for economically developing countries to begin the transition instead of waiting. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Electric Vehicles (EVs): Origin and Increasing Scope in India: Types of […]
ISRO Rocket Debris on Australian shore
Context: A large object found on the shores of western Australia a couple of weeks ago has been confirmed to be the debris of an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: ISRO’s Findings on the Unidentified Object Previous Incidents of Falling Space Debris Associated Dangers […]
Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill 2023
Context: The Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister introduced the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill 2023 in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867: Aim and Scope: Inclusion and Exclusion: Salient Provisions of the PRB Bill 2023: Significance of […]
About MSME RuPay Credit Card
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), in association with the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) had launched the MSME RuPay Credit Card on a pilot basis, pan-India for Udyam registered MSMEs. Relevance: Facts for Prelims MSME RuPay Credit Card: Interest-Free Credit Period: NPCI – National Payments Corporation of India: