Editorial of the Day: The Role of Parliamentary Committees (The Hindu)

April 13, 2023

Context: The article highlights the idea that the true work of any Government often takes place behind the scenes (committee rooms, where the actual work of making important decisions and legislations takes place) that may not be visible to the public eye. It stresses on the fact that Parliamentary committees are where the representatives can …

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Case Study of the Day: Human Composting

April 13, 2023

Context: A new process known as “human composting” is gaining traction as an alternative burial option that is more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This case study examines the human composting process, its benefits and challenges, and the regulatory landscape surrounding it. About Human Composting Human composting is a process that involves placing a body in …

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Stats IQ: India’s Nuclear Power

April 13, 2023

India’s Nuclear Power India’s Nuclear Energy: Nuclear power is an efficient way of boiling water to create steam, this steam is used to turn turbines, which creates electricity. Nuclear energy is the 5th largest source of electricity for India. Nuclear Power in India: India has a largely indigenous nuclear power programme. India also stands at …

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Arbitration in India

April 13, 2023

Context: At the recently concluded Delhi Arbitration Weekend, the Union Law minister emphasised the need for institutional arbitration to enhance the ease of doing business in India. What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where parties to a dispute agree to resolve their differences outside of a court system. In …

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Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)

April 13, 2023

Context: The Union Health Ministry has proposed a revision of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) package rates for all beneficiaries in India in a response to stakeholder demands and increasing healthcare costs. This move may have implications for the larger healthcare landscape in India. What is Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) It is a …

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Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

April 13, 2023

Context: Large Hadron Collider will soon start functioning for its third season at CERN. About Large Hadron Collider It is built by the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). It is a 27-km-long track-loop buried 100 metres underground at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, on the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva, Switzerland. It is …

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Current Affairs 13th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

April 13, 2023

Current Affairs 13th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam River Rejuvenation Context: The rejuvenation of the Kuttamperoor River in Alappuzha has been completed after 6 years. Rejuvenation of Kuttamperoor River Kuttamperoor River: The Kuttamperoor River in Kerala, is a tributary of both Pamba and Achankovil rivers. Rejuvenation of the Kuttamperoor: This river had died due …

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Union Executive, Composition, Structure, Functions & Qualification

April 13, 2023

Union Executive Union Executive provides supervision to the Indian Government and is considered the most significant official Government branch concerning practice, while primacy belongs to the Legislature. The Indian Parliament’s three members who make laws and oversee all administrative tasks make up the Union Executive. The Union Executive is an important part of Indian Polity …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 13 April 2023

April 13, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 11 April 2023 India’s retail inflation slid below the 6% mark for the first time in 2023 — and only the third time in the last 15 months — to touch 5.66% in March 2023. The drop was aided by base effects, as the same …

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डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 12 April 2023

April 12, 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया, ‘म्यूकोर्मिकोसिस’ शब्द निम्नलिखित में से किससे सबसे अच्छा संबंधित है? पौधों के कवक द्वारा मनुष्यों में होने वाला संक्रमण पानी में मौजूद प्रोटोजोआ के कारण होने वाला संक्रमण। विटामिन की कमी के कारण शरीर में कोशिकाओं की घातक वृद्धि। …

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