Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 February 2024
Contents: Potential of Technology to Transform the Education Landscape Context: The recent Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) report, 2023 discussed the potential of technology to transform the education landscape. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Impact of smartphones on learning: Integration of technology into learning: Critical view of Indian education system: Role […]
About Motion of Thanks
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Prime Minister replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha in the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament. About Motion of Thanks: Other Types of Motion Adjournment Motion Closure Motion: Motion with a Vote: Short Duration Discussion: No-Confidence Motion: […]
Safety of Aging Dams in the Country
Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? As per the National Register of Large (Specified) Dams, 2023 compiled by the National Dam Safety Authority, there are 234 number of large dams in India, which are more than 100 years old. Overview of Indian Dams Challenges in Dam Safety and Water Resource Management Initiatives for Dam […]
Appointment of Judges of High Court
Context: Justice Vijay Bishnoi was sworn in as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court. The oath was administered by the Assam Governor during the swearing-in ceremony. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Evolution of the Collegium system Third Judges Case, 1998: Working of […]
About Heatwaves and Wildfires
Context: Chile is currently facing a heatwave and intense wildfires that has claimed over 122 lives. A state of Emergency has been declared in Chile and additional military personnel have been deployed to assist affected regions. Relevance: GS I- Geography, GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: What is wildfire? What causes Wildfire? […]
Government Plans To Do Away With Multiple Certification For Food Products
Context: The Government plan to remove multiple certifications for food products and has approved various amendments to streamline food safety and standards regulations. Relevance: GS II- Governance, Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: Streamlining food certification process: About BIS Statutory Framework of BIS FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India): FSSAI’s Role/Functions: Composition: […]
Sub-Classification Among Reserved Categories
Context: A seven Bench Constitutional Bench is set to hear a number of petitions regarding validity of sub-classification among reserved categories. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Sub-classification within SCs and STs: Legal Aspects of Sub-Categorization of Scheduled Castes: A Judicial Journey Attempts by States: Judicial Intervention: Contradictory Judgments: Union Government’s […]
SC Seeks Status Report On Implementation of Kavach
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court of India gave the Centre four weeks to file a status report on measures taken to implement ‘Kavach’, an automatic train protection (ATP) system. The death of over 288 passengers in the ghastly train accident on June 2 at Bahanaga Bazaar railway station in the Balasore district of Odisha has brought into […]
MQ-9B Drones To Enhance Maritime Security
Context: Recently, the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India. The acquisition will enhance India’s Maritime security. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Defence Technology), GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: Governance (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: MQ-9B Drones: About Drones Usage of Drones Explored in India Regulation of Drone […]
Current Affairs 06 February 2024
Contents: MQ-9B Drones To Enhance Maritime Security Context: Recently, the US approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India. The acquisition will enhance India’s Maritime security. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Defence Technology), GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: Governance (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: MQ-9B Drones: About Drones Usage of […]