Contingency Fund of India, Meaning, Corpus and Benefits

April 29, 2023

Contingency Fund of India The Indian Constitution’s Article 267(2) established the Contingency Fund of India. This fund is made available to the president, who may use it to make loans while waiting for Parliamentary approval to cover unforeseen expenses, such as those associated with catastrophes, wars, natural disasters, riots, etc. The Finance Secretary is in charge …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 29 April 2023

April 29, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 28 April 2023 The Hindu Editorial Today Growth in India’s eight core sectors’ output fell to a five-month low of 3.6% in March, from 7.2% in February, with electricity and cement production slipping from a year ago, and crude oil output falling for the tenth …

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डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 28 April 2023

April 28, 2023

डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया, ‘क्वासर’ शब्द का वर्णन निम्नलिखित में से किस कथन द्वारा सबसे अच्छा किया गया है? डीआरडीओ द्वारा विकसित एक हाइपरसोनिक क्रूज मिसाइल स्पेसएक्स द्वारा विकसित एक पुन: प्रयोज्य रॉकेट आकाशगंगाओं में चमकदार वस्तुएं जो रेडियो आवृत्तियों को उत्सर्जित करती …

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Editorial of the Day: Should India Consider Phasing Out Nuclear Power? (The Hindu)

April 28, 2023

Context: The article is discussing the role of nuclear power in the context of increasing adoption of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and the question of whether nuclear power is still a relevant option for a fossil-free future. It highlights the shutting down of the last nuclear power plant of Germany and the …

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Case Study of the Day: ASHA – Ek Umeed Ki Kiran’: Women Empowerment Centre

April 28, 2023

Background: ASHA – Ek Umeed Ki Kiran is a women empowerment center established in 2018 in a rural village. The initiative was led by a group of social activists and local community leaders who recognized the need to uplift women from marginalized backgrounds. The center operates as a non-profit organization and collaborates with various stakeholders …

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Current Affairs 28th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

April 28, 2023

Current Affairs 28th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Parliamentary Privileges Context: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has referred to the privileges committee for examination a complaint of “breach of privilege” against a member of parliament (MP). What are Parliamentary Privileges? Parliamentary privilege refers to rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and …

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North-East Insurgency

April 28, 2023

Context: An Assam-based insurgent group Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) has signed a peace agreement with the State government and the Union Government. Decoding the News Under the peace agreement, the DNLA representatives have agreed to give up violence, surrender including the surrender of arms and ammunition. Dimasa Welfare Council will be set up by …

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Centre’s Stance on Same-Sex Marriages

April 28, 2023

Context: The Supreme Court recently modified its 2022 judgment on mandatory eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) around protected forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries across the country Background of the Issue The Supreme Court modified its judgment on mandatory eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of a minimum one kilometre around protected forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries across the …

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Cyber Warfare

April 28, 2023

Context: With the growing digitization and increasing centrality of the internet, the recently held Army Commanders’ Conference has decided to operationalize the Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSWs). About the Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSWs) Under this, the Indian Army will raise dedicated specialized agencies in each of its six operational or …

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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 28 April 2023

April 28, 2023

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Recently seen in news, the term ‘Quasar’ is best described by which one of the following statement? A hypersonic cruise missile developed by DRDO A re-usable rocket being developed by SpaceX Luminous objects in galaxies that emit radio frequencies An Earth-like planet discovered by the James Webb Telescope …

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