Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 February 2024
Contents: Downloading Child Pornography – a serious offence under the IT Act Context: Recently, the Madras High court held that downloading child pornography was not an offence under Section 67B of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About the recent judgement: S. Harish vs Inspector […]
About India’s Millet Exports
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The year 2023 was celebrated as the International Year of Millets (IYM – 2023). Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Functions: Millets: About: Production of Millets: Benefits of Millets:
Logistics Performance Index LPI Report
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Gati Shakti, a National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity has significantly contributed to the improvement of India’s rank in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index Report 2023. About PM Gati Shakti: About Logistics Performance Index (LPI):
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged
Context: The Reserve Bank of India, in its recently published bi-monthly monetary policy announced to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the repo rate? Why is the repo rate such a crucial monetary tool? How does the repo rate work? What impact […]
About 7th Indian Ocean Conference
Context: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will address the inaugural session of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference that will be held on February 9, 2024. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About 7th Indian Ocean Conference: About Indian Ocean Conference The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) is an annual event that has […]
Uttarakhand Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code
Context: Recently, the Uttarakhand Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code. The bill imposes common rules for all communities (excluding Scheduled Tribes) on marriage, divorce, inheritances, and live-in relationships. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined […]
World’s Hottest January On Record
Context: The world just experienced its hottest January on record, a significant indicator of fuelling Climate Change. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change and its impact, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation of the Environment) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: Evolution of climate change Recent examples Causes of Climate Change The causes for climate […]
India-China Trade Reach Record Levels
Context: The India and China bilateral trade hits record in 2023, which surpassed the figures in 2022. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International trade), GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighbors) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the latest data on India-China trade in 2023: Understanding what we import and what we export to China India’s […]
Workers Safety in Hazardous Industries
Context: Recently, a Firecracker factory explosion in Madhya Pradesh kills 11 people, leaving many injured. Relevance: GS-3 Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: MP Firecracker Tragedy: Hazardous Industry Way Forward -Source: The Indian Express
Current Affairs 08 February 2024
Contents: Workers Safety in Hazardous Industries Context: Recently, a Firecracker factory explosion in Madhya Pradesh kills 11 people, leaving many injured. Relevance: GS-3 Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: MP Firecracker Tragedy: Hazardous Industry Way Forward -Source: The Indian Express India-China Trade Reach Record Levels Context: The India and China bilateral trade hits record […]