About the Identity Pangs
Context: In a recently published report titled “Decentralized Finance and Digital Assets,” global credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has raised some concerning issues regarding India’s ambitious digital identification program for its residents, known as Aadhaar. Relevance: GS2-Government Policies & InterventionsIssues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of PoliciesGS3-Cyber Security Mains Question: Though Aadhar has revolutionsed […]
About Traditional Medicine
Context: After joining G20 bloc under India’s 2023 presidency, the African Nations are all set to explore the power of Indian Systems of Traditional Medicine and Integrative health care. Relevance: GS II- Health About Traditional Medicine: The traditional Indian system of medicine comprises of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), is a perennially […]
India Post Payments Bank
Context: Recently, the customers of India Post Payments Bank have been receiving an SMS claiming that their accounts will be blocked if they fail to update their PAN card details, which the Press Information Bureau called fake. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 September 2023
CONTENTS: Identity Pangs Context: In a recently published report titled “Decentralized Finance and Digital Assets,” global credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has raised some concerning issues regarding India’s ambitious digital identification program for its residents, known as Aadhaar. Relevance: GS2-Government Policies & InterventionsIssues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of PoliciesGS3-Cyber Security Mains Question: […]
PIB Summaries 27 September 2023
CONTENTS India Post Payments Bank Context: Recently, the customers of India Post Payments Bank have been receiving an SMS claiming that their accounts will be blocked if they fail to update their PAN card details, which the Press Information Bureau called fake. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Traditional medicine […]
Static Quiz 27 September 2023 (Geography)
Mineral Belts Of India
Galactic Tides: Gravitational Forces Within Galaxies
Context: Just as the earth’s oceans at their shores, the universe’s galaxies also experience tides, but on a much larger scale. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Galactic Tides: Gravitational Forces Within Galaxies Galactic tides refer to tidal forces experienced by objects within the gravitational field of a galaxy, such as […]
Sea Urchins: Fascinating Echinoderms of the Ocean
Context: The Red Sea’s spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn—the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Sea Urchins: Fascinating Echinoderms of the Ocean Physical Characteristics and Habitat: Distinctive Features: Feeding Habits: -Source: The Hindu
About The Annular Solar Eclipse
Context: The Annular solar eclipse will occur on October 14 and will be visible across different parts of the world. Relevance: GS-I Geography Dimensions of the Article: Solar eclipse Types of Solar Eclipse Total Solar Eclipse: Partial Solar Eclipse: Annular Solar Eclipse: Hybrid Solar Eclipse (Annular-Total Eclipse): Why does the Solar Eclipse not occur during […]