PIB Summaries 14 February 2024
Contents: Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana entailing an investment of over Rs 75,000 crore. About Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Rooftop Solar Panels: Benefits India’s current solar capacity: Importance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 February 2024
CONTENT: One Earth, One Health Context: India’s adoption of the ‘One Earth One Health’ slogan reflects its commitment to enhancing health infrastructure. This approach emphasizes comprehensive health protection for all living beings, encompassing humans, animals, and plants. Additionally, the Indian government has prioritized making medical treatment more accessible. Relevance: GS2- Health Mains Question: The Government’s […]
Establishing Real-Time Payment Link Between India and US
Context: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is set to establish real-time payment link between India and the US. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): -Source: The Indian Express, Hindustan Times
RBI Suggests Lower Borrowings to Boost Growth Ease Inflation
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that lower borrowings to increase growth and ease inflation. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment Dimensions of the Article: Public Debt in India Sources of Public Debt Fiscal Deficit THE THREE PILLARS FOR REDUCING PUBLIC […]
India-UAE Relations
Context: The Prime Minister of India will be on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to hold bilateral meeting with the President of the UAE. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Important Bilateral Agreements Dimensions of the Article: Bilateral Relationship between India and the UAE Commercial Relationship India and the UAE have signed a […]
SC on Maintenance for Divorced Muslim Woman
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court appointed a senior advocate as the amicus curiae for the matter concerned with the maintenance of Muslim women. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure; Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries’ Dimensions of the Article: What are the Alimony and Maintenance? Alimony […]
Law Commission’s Report To Deal With Future Epidemics
Context: The Law Commission of India has recently submitted its Report titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897″ to the Government of India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details of the Law Commission’s report: Drawbacks of Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (EDA): Key suggestions made by the Law […]
Bio-Diversity Heritage Site
Context: The Gupteswar Forest in Odisha was recently decalared as Bio-Diversity Heritage site. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Gupteswar Forest: About Biodiversity heritage site As per Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, State Biodiversity Boards (SBB) may invite suggestions for the declaration of BHSs, through the […]
Current Affairs 13 February 2024
Contents: Bio-Diversity Heritage Site Context: The Gupteswar Forest in Odisha was recently decalared as Bio-Diversity Heritage site. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Gupteswar Forest: About Biodiversity heritage site As per Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, State Biodiversity Boards (SBB) may invite suggestions for the declaration […]
Child Safety in the Online World
Context: In the initial days of February, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, publicly apologized to parents whose children fell victim to online predators during a Congressional hearing. This hearing was convened to scrutinize and investigate the widespread problem of online child sexual exploitation, with executives from these companies being criticized for neglecting their responsibility […]