The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 4 February 2023 The United States early on Sunday shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon that had floated over American airspace for several days, triggering the latest diplomatic crisis amid already worsening relations between the world’s two biggest powers. Beijing reacted angrily to the shooting …
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Context of the Article: The triangular dynamic between the US, Russia and China has long been the principal factor shaping independent India’s geopolitics. Author’s Views Changing dynamics: The new China and Russia alliance and the Russian aggression towards Ukraine, and the deepening confrontation between the West and Russia-China are compelling India to recalibrate its international …
Background In the State of Telangana, traditionally under ICDS-Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), nutritive food was being provided to pregnant and lactating women at the Anganwadi centre as Take Home Ration (THR). About Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) The Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), a component of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme of the Government of …
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UPSC Prelims News of 4 February 2023 Sickle Cell Disease Context: The government of India, under the National Health Mission, supports the states for the prevention and management of sickle cell disease. About Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic single-gene disorder characterized by chronic anaemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction …
Context: In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, The Minister of State for Labour and Employment informed the details of the welfare schemes for the workers/labourers formulated by the Government. Various Welfare Schemes and Initiatives for the Workers/Labourers Insurance The Life and Disability cover for labourers is provided through Pradhan Mantri Jeevan …
Context: The National Health Mission (NHM), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, aims to provide universal access to equitable, affordable & quality healthcare services to all sections of society, including rural women. Various Health Schemes for Rural Women Ayushman Bharat – Health & Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) Sub- Health Centres (SHC), Primary Health Centres (PHC) and Urban Primary …
Context: Recently, during the Union Budget 2023-24 speech, Finance Minister announced new tax slabs and scrapped the old twin-structure system that was unboxed in 2020. Major Changes Announced in the New Tax Regime Tax Rebate Limit Raised to ₹7 lakh from ₹5 lakh Meaning: It means that the person whose income is less than ₹7 …
Context: The Supreme Court recently upheld the government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes by a 4:1 majority. More on the News The dissent was given by only one judge in this case who challenged the RBI’s institutional passive acceptance to the Central government. The verdict overall started the debate around the blind acceptance of …
Union Budget 2023 for Railways The Indian Railways would receive a capital allocation of Rs 2.40 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2023, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The amount spent in Union Budget 2023 is around nine times higher than FY 2013–14. Nearly all governments up to this point have prioritised the …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 3 February 2023 The Supreme Court on Friday recorded a submission by Attorney General R. Venkataramani that warrants of appointment of five judges to the top court will likely be issued by February 5. “It is happening… The five warrants of appointment are being issued… …
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