Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 August 2023 Contents Indian reservations and their subcategories Context The President Droupadi Murmu has received the Justice G. Rohini Commission’s report on the sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). In order to ensure a more equitable distribution of benefits among diverse OBC populations, the paper tries to correct distortions in […]
Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023
Context: The Lok Sabha recently passed the Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023. Relevance : GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023: Key Highlights: Reservation of Offshore Areas: Composite Licence and Production Lease: Fixed Period for Production Lease: Private Sector Participation […]
Seven Unique Indian Crafts Receive Geographical Indication Tags
Context: The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags to seven products from different regions of India, showcasing the country’s diverse craftsmanship. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: New GI Tags for Indian Crafts: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and Registration: Significance and Examples: Ownership […]
PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
Context: The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently set a new target for its PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible vendors are identified as per following criteria: PM SVANidhi and SIDBI Credit Guarantee Fund […]
Challenges Faced by UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme
Context: UDAN, a Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation is facing challenges due to many airports built under the scheme not being able to be operationalized. Despite the claims of building 74 airports, only 11 greenfield airports have become operational since May 2014. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]
National Dental Commission Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha passed National Dental Commission bill, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Dental Commission Bill, 2023: About: The National Dental Commission Bill is a legislative proposal aimed at regulating and advancing the field of dentistry in India. It focuses on improving dental healthcare practices and […]
National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha passed National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (NNMC), 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Introduction to the NNMC Bill, 2023: Creation of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC): Repealing the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: Key Features of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission […]
Commission Submits OBC Sub-Categorisation Report to President
Context: A commission, led by Justice G Rohini, was appointed in 207 to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Recently, the commission submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu. However, the details of the report have not been disclosed publicly yet. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Fighting Fraud in Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) with Artificial Intelligence
Context: As more frauds related to the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) come to the fore, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has turned to artificial intelligence-based systems in a bid to limit the cases. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Aadhar Act, 2016: Objectives: Major Features of the Act: Aadhaar-enabled […]
About The Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF)
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Education informed the Lok Sabha about the Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF), mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF): National Education Policy (NEP) and Gender Inclusion: Interventions for Girls’ Education under Samagra Shiksha: Kasturba Gandhi […]