PIB Summaries 20 August 2024
CONTENTS Bhavishya Software Context: Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced a unique innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments Relevance: Facts for Prelims Bhavishya Software: Key Features of Bhavishya Software: Green Tug Transition Program Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched the Standard […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 August 2024
CONTENTS The Tyranny of Inequality Context: Honoré de Balzac, the French novelist, once wrote, “Behind every great fortune there is a crime.” However, this statement is only partially true, as it fails to acknowledge that the accumulation of income and wealth also fosters serious offenses and crimes. Relevance: GS3- Inclusive Growth Mains Question: Higher income […]
About The Owlflies
Context: Recently, a rare species of owlfly species Glyptobasis dentifera has been rediscovered after 75 years from Kerala by researchers. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Owlflies -Source: The Hindu
About Namdhari Sect
Context: Recently, hundreds of followers of two rival groups of the Namdhari religious sect clashed violently in Rania in Haryana Sirsa district. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Namdhari Sect -Source: Indian Express
Key Facts about St Martin’s Island
Context: Recently, after former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resignation, St Martin’s Island came into controversy over its lease to another nation. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Key Facts about St Martin’s Island: -Source: The Hindu
Nationwide Strike by Resident Doctors for Enhanced Safety Laws
Context: Resident doctors across India have initiated a strike to demand robust legislation ensuring their safety while on duty. This action follows the tragic incident on August 9, where a young doctor was raped and murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The uproar began after her body was found in the […]
Governor Sanctioning the Prosecution of the Chief Minister
Context: Karnataka Governor sanctioned the prosecution of the Chief Minister in a case of alleged corruption in the allotment of land to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the MUDA ‘Scam’? Powers of Sanctioning the Prosecution of the CM: Intention […]
Transformation of India’s Broiler Chicken Industry
Context: India’s broiler chicken industry has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from traditional, small-scale farming to a highly organized and vertically integrated agri-business. This shift has been pivotal in enabling smallholders to participate effectively in commercial poultry farming. As a result, there has been a notable increase in both productivity and profitability within the sector, […]
Central Government To Boosts Land Reform
Context: The central government of India has announced significant financial incentives under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for the fiscal year 2024-25. This initiative allocates Rs 10,000 crore to assist states in implementing land-related reforms that affect both rural and urban areas. Additionally, a sum of Rs 5,000 crore is […]
Need for a Central Protection Act
Context: Resident doctors across India are on strike, demanding laws to ensure their safety at work. This action was triggered by the rape and murder of a young doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The doctor’s body was found in the seminar room of the emergency building where […]