UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Data for better education, a brighter future for students

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national importance(Different social service Schemes, NEP, ASER report, NCERT) Mains GS Paper I & II: Social empowerment, development and management of social sectors/services related to Education etc. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Since 2005, except during the COVID-19 years, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 was released in …

Baobab trees

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: The Global Society for the Preservation of Baobabs and Mangroves (GSPBM) has launched a pioneering initiative to revive Madagascar’s iconic baobab trees.   Previous News about Baobab Trees:

Eurasian Otter

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Economic Times  Context: The first Eurasian otter in India was radio-tagged in the Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) in Madhya Pradesh. The Eurasian otter was first photographed in the STR in 2016, expanding its known range to central India.   Previous News about Eurasian Otters (17th March 2023):  

Mercenary spyware

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Business Line    Context: Apple issued threat notifications to iPhone users in India and 91 other countries, warning of potential attacks by mercenary spyware, including Israel’s Pegasus spyware. The notifications, sent via email, highlighted the possibility of specific targeting due to the user’s identity or activities. While Apple didn’t …

Web3

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: BS  Context: India’s share of Web3 developers globally has surged from 3% in 2018 to 12% in 2023, leading among emerging markets, states a report by Hashed Emergent. The ecosystem is young, with over 50% of developers joining in the past two years, and female participation has risen from …

Homoeopathy Symposium

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Homoeopathy Symposium concluded with a call for global collaboration to enhance the efficacy and acceptance of Homoeopathy worldwide. The event, attended by over 6,000 participants including President of India, and seven Padma awardees, focused on research, clinical practice, and market insights in Homoeopathy.  

Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Economic Times   Context: The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Manoj Mittal, currently the Managing Director of IFCI, as the new Chairman and Managing Director of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Additionally, Sanjay Shukla has been selected as the Managing Director of the National …

India-Mauritius Tax Treaty

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: LM   Context: India and Mauritius amended their double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) to include a principal purpose test (PPT) aimed at curbing tax avoidance. However, the amended protocol has not been ratified or notified by the Income Tax Department. There were concerns that investments through Mauritius might face …

Misleading Advertisements

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Supreme Court declined a second apology from Baba Ramdev and Patanjali in a contempt case over misleading advertisements.   What are Misleading Advertisements? Misleading advertisements are promotional messages or claims that deceive or mislead consumers about the characteristics, benefits, or efficacy of a product or service. …

Disinvestment in India: A Key Agenda for the Next Government

GS3 Paper  Syllabus: Indian Economy: LPG Reforms/Disinvestment Policy   Source: BS  Context: The Union Finance Minister recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the privatisation policy. The policy, part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat package, aims for disinvestment in both strategic and non-strategic sectors, with a plan to maintain minimal presence of central public-sector enterprises (CPSEs).   …

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