About The Purchasing Managers Index
Context: According to S&P Global, The Services Purchasing Managers” Index (PMI) recently reached an impressive 13-year high of 62.3 in July after a three-month low in June. Highlights the sector’s resilience and its role in driving economic growth. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: […]
About The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Context: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has undergone a significant shift in prevalence in India, as per a recent study published in the Lancet journal. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comprises a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that impact the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, causing inflammation […]
Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) Modality
Context: Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out an in-house Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology-based Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) modality. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) modality Key Features and Functionality: Rationale and Implementation: Advantages […]
About The BharatNet Project
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 1.39 lakh crore for BharatNet, the government’s project for last-mile connectivity across 6.4 lakh villages in the country. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: BharatNet Project: Transforming Rural Broadband Connectivity […]
4 Years After Removal of Article 370
Context: The Union Territory of J&K has witnessed many firsts in the past four years after removal of its special status under Article 370 in August, 2019. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the abrogation of Article 370 had paved the way for peace and development in J&K. Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 August 2023 Contents ‘Long Wave Boom’ commencing in India Context: In a recent research, Morgan Stanley emphasised China’s and India’s economic prospects. India’s rating was raised to “overweight” by the brokerage company, while China’s was lowered to “underweight.” According to the analysis, India has enormous development potential due to its […]
Official vs National Language
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India observed that although there are at least 22 official languages in the country, Hindi is “the national language”. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Points of the Case: Transfer Petition and Jurisdiction: Compensation Application under MVA: Choice of MACT and Rejection of Transfer […]
Vivad se Vishwas II
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Finance launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas II to effectively settle the pending contractual disputes of government and government undertakings. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 by the Union Finance Minister. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Vivad Se Vishwas-II Scheme: Key Features: Objectives: […]
About CITIIS 2.0 Program
Context: Recently, the Government has approved the ‘City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0)’. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About CITIIS Program: CITIIS 2.0 Program: Duration and Partnerships: Funding: Components of CITIIS 2.0: CITIIS 2.0 comprises three major components: What is the Smart Cities Mission? What kinds of projects […]
Current Affairs Quiz 07 August 2023
