UPSC Sansad TV: In-Depth- Impact of 5G on India

    Introduction: 5G technologies represent the next generation standard of wireless communication, connecting devices, machines, businesses, and people. What sets 5G in India and elsewhere apart is its ability to deliver higher multi-Gbps data 5G speed, massive bandwidth and network capacity, ultra-low latency, better availability and more reliability compared to any other mobile network. …

UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Having panchayats as self-governing institutions

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Parliament-Structure, organization and functioning, article 340, tribes, 73rd and 74th amendment etc Mains GS Paper II: Parliament- structure, functioning and conduct of Business etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Three decades passed since the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments Acts came into effect The Ministry of Panchayati Raj was constituted in …

UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Greece’s gateway to Asia, India’s gateway to Europe

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of international importance, EU, India-Greece Relations, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), NATO, mapping(European countries)etc Mains GS Paper II: Bilateral, regional and global grouping involving India or affecting India’s interests etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Greek Prime Minister will be on a state visit to India. It will be …

UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Recalibrating merit in the age of Artificial Intelligence

    Source: The Hindu Prelims: Science and technology, Artificial intelligence(AI), Generative AI, Big Data, GANs, ChatGPT1 tool, DALL.E2 etc Mains GS Paper III and IV: Significance of technology for India, AI, indigenisation of technology and development of new technology. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said that dangers regarding artificial intelligence are the …

UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : An intervention that will help strengthen legal education

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Supreme Court, collegium system, NJAC, CJI etc Mains GS Paper I and II: Structure, organization and functioning of judiciary, Issues with the collegium system etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law, and Justice submitted a significant report on legal education. Recommendations to strengthen the …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 5 February – 10 February 2024

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …

Red Sea (Mission Aspides)

Mapping   Source: TH  Context: The European Union launched a naval mission named Mission Aspides to protect shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who claim solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The mission, involving at least four vessels, aims to ensure freedom of navigation, responding to the Houthis’ disruption of vital …

GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS satellite

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: Recently, ISRO successfully launched the MoES-funded GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS satellite from Srihari Kota, enhancing India’s meteorological services.   About GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS satellite:     ISRO’s Launch Vehicles:  

Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan-II (PIP-II) project

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Fermilab  Context: India moves from research and development to the construction phase for its contributions to Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) project, a significant particle accelerator endeavour.   What is Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan? Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan (PIP) is a project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of …

Rubber sector

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The financial assistance for India’s rubber sector has been increased by 23% for the fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26 under the ‘Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector’ initiative. This enhancement aims to support various facets of the rubber industry, including the expansion of rubber planting …

Authorised Capital of Food Cooperation of India (FCI)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The government has raised the authorised capital of FCI from ₹10,000 crore to ₹21,000 crore to bolster its operational capabilities and fulfil its mandate effectively.   What is Authorised Capital? Authorized capital, also known as nominal or registered capital, refers to the maximum amount of share capital …

Government Proposes Hike in Ministries’ Financial Reporting Limits

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to raise reporting limits for new policy-related expenditures by ministries/departments.   What does the new reporting limit mean? The new reporting limit dictates the amount of spending that requires prior approval or oversight from Parliament or …

PM-USHA scheme

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Hindustan Times   Context: Six universities in Uttar Pradesh have each been awarded ₹100 crore in funding under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme, aimed at developing these institutions as multi-disciplinary education and research universities (MERUs). The funding aims to upgrade laboratories, modernize classrooms, foster innovation hubs, …

SC: TN Godavarman ruling

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Hindustan Times  Context: The Supreme Court of India has temporarily suspended the implementation of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 2023, which activists and experts claimed diluted environmental protections for forests. The court’s interim order mandates that the identification of forests should adhere to the “dictionary definition” of forests, …

Rip currents

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are collaborating on a project to monitor rip currents more effectively to enhance beach safety.    About Rip Currents: A rip current is a strong, narrow flow of water moving directly …