CITIIS 2.0

Source: ET  Context: The Union government approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 programme that seeks to support projects promoting a circular economy with a focus on integrated waste management at the city level.   The programme envisages supporting competitively selected projects promoting a circular economy with a focus on integrated …

EU Code of practice against disinformation

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Standard  Context: Twitter has decided to leave the EU’s disinformation code, a voluntary pact that groups together the major social platforms.   A new law the Digital Services Act (DSA) is set to take effect – which establishes requirements for monitoring and flagging disinformation, which would make the now voluntary …

NATO Plus

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET  Context:  China Select Committee of the US House recommends making India part of NATO Plus.   Benefits for India: Bringing India on board would facilitate seamless intelligence sharing between these countries and India would access the latest military technology without much of a time lag.    Benefits for the …

National Human Rights Commission

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies   Source: TH  Context: For the 2nd time in a decade, the UN-backed Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) deferred the accreditation of the National Human Rights Commission, India (NHRC-India).   GANHRI: Formerly known as the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights …

76th World Health Assembly

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate   Source: DTE  Context: The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) is being held in Geneva (Switzerland) with the theme: WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all.   WHO and WHA: WHO: Since 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) – …

PARAKH

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Education organised a workshop with the aim of unifying the 60 school examination boards operating in different States and union territories under one umbrella.  The main component of this plan is PARAKH or the National Assessment Centre which has been set up as an organisation …

Anuradha Bhasin’s Case – Internet Shutdown

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: live law   Context:  The Supreme Court issued notice-seeking compliance with the judgment of the Apex Court in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India and Ors, wherein it had laid down guidelines with respect to the internet shutdown.    Background: The main petition was filed by Anuradha Bhasin, which challenged the curbs …

EU’s carbon border tax

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s Interests   Source: TH  Context: The European Parliament – the legislative body of the 27-member EU, reached a political deal on the carbon border tax – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).   Background: CBAM was first introduced as a …

Rule of Law

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Governance   Source: IE  Context: Given the recent incidents in Uttar Pradesh, this article tries to understand the concept of ‘Rule of Law’.   What is the Rule of Law?  It states that ‘the Law is supreme and no human being has authority over it’. In India, the Rule of Law …

India-UAE relationship

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Bilateral relations   Source: TH Context: India, the world’s second-largest food producer, is an essential partner in the UAE’s ambition to strengthen food security. Various dimensions of the India-UAE relationship   Challenges/Issues between the two countries:    Conclusion: The relationship between India and UAE has strengthened over the years, with the …

World Bank Reforms

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Institutions   Source: HT  Context: Indian Finance Minister has said that the World Bank’s call for revitalization presents a “historic opportunity” to make the institution “fit for purpose” to achieve sustainable development goals and address national and global developmental challenges.     Steps to reform World Bank at different levels: …

How can L-G act without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers?

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure   Source: TH  Context: The Supreme Court observed how can the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) act without aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in nominating 10 members to the MCD.   What was the case?  The petitioner’s (Delhi govt) claims: According to …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 27 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 25 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 24 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …