About Saubhagya Scheme
Context: The Meghalaya Lokayukta recently issued notifications to the former chief secretary and other former officials of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) for their alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Saubhagya scheme in the state. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Saubhagya Scheme: -Source: Hindustan Times
Proposal to Use Enemy Agents Ordinance in Jammu and Kashmir
Context; Recently, Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) proposed using the Enemy Agents Ordinance of 2005. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the Enemy Agent Ordinance? Key Provisions of the Enemy Agent Ordinance: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment Bill, 2019 Key […]
Patent Filing Error by Bharat Biotech for Covaxin
Context: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), the creator of the Indian coronavirus vaccine Covaxin, admitted to an unintended mistake in its patent filings. These filings aim to protect the vaccine’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Controversy Surrounding the Covaxin IPR Roles of BBIL and ICMR What are Patents […]
First Coal Shipment from Russia to India via INSTC
Context: Recently, Russia has sent two trains carrying coal to India through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for the first time. The consignment will travel over 7,200 km from St. Petersburg, Russia to Mumbai port via Bandar Abbas port of Iran. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the International […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 July 2024
Current Affairs 01 July 2024
CONTENTS First Coal Shipment from Russia to India via INSTC Context: Recently, Russia has sent two trains carrying coal to India through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for the first time. The consignment will travel over 7,200 km from St. Petersburg, Russia to Mumbai port via Bandar Abbas port of Iran. Relevance: GS II: […]
PIB Summaries 01 July 2024
CONTENTS National Statistics Day Context: National Statistics Day is celebrated in India on June 29 every year. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About National Statistics Day: Who is Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis? Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise Context: Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed in South China Sea and North […]
Static Quiz 01 July 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 July 2024
CONTENTS Navigating Farmer Discontent Amid Unfulfilled Promises Context: Agriculture has long been a fundamental part of India’s economy and societal framework. Despite its importance, the sector has experienced a strained relationship with the central Government in recent years. Approximately 65 percent of India’s population resides in rural areas, with 47 percent dependent on agriculture. Relevance: […]