Editorial of the Day: Role of Technology in Agriculture (NITI Aayog)

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Editorial of the Day: Role of Technology in Agriculture (NITI Aayog)

May 5, 2023

Context: Recently NITI Aayog released a report on “Building agritech ecosystem for the global south” that highlights the potential of agritech startups in transforming the agriculture sector and improving the livelihoods of farmers. Role of Technology in Agriculture Background Role of Technology in Agriculture: The role of technology in agriculture has been crucial and has …

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Case Study of the Day: Maharashtra’s Urban Governance Reform

May 5, 2023

Context: The government of Maharashtra has embarked on a comprehensive urban governance reform program to address the existing inefficiencies and improve the overall quality of urban governance. Maharashtra’s Urban Governance Reform Background Maharashtra, one of the most populous states in India, faces numerous challenges related to urbanization, including rapid population growth, inadequate infrastructure, and poor …

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Gram Nyayalayas, Functions, Features & Gram Nyayalayas Act 2008

May 5, 2023

Gram Nyayalayas Gram Nyayalayas are village courts in rural areas that give citizens of India instant access to the court system. The Indian Constitution’s Article 39-A requires that those in need and the weaker segments of society receive free legal representation. Gram Nyayalayas, which is covered in this article, is covered in the Indian Polity …

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Blueprint for Blue Economy

May 5, 2023

Context: India’s CAG aims to help create a framework for G20 nations to ensure inter-generational equity and mitigate climate change while developing ocean resources as a Chair of SAI20. More on News The Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) will chair SAI20, the Engagement Group for Supreme Audit Institutions (SAls) of G20 countries in …

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PPSC Cutoff Marks 2023 Category-wise, Previous Year Cut Off

May 5, 2023

PPSC Cut Off PPSC Cut Off: After the results are announced, the Punjab PCS Cut-off will be made public by the PPSC. The Punjab PCS Cut off will be made available on ppsc.gov.in in a distinct PDF file for each category. The minimum passing score needed to pass the exam is the Punjab PCS Cut …

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Subordinate Courts, Meaning, Types, Function and Structure

May 5, 2023

Subordinate Court In India, a Subordinate Courts is one of the several courts that are beneath the High Court in rank and serve as the latter’s assistant. The High Court has direct supervision over the Subordinate Courts. The Subordinate Judiciary in India is made up of all the other courts, save the High Court, and …

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Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI), Definition, Formula, Components

May 5, 2023

Physical Quality of Life Index The Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) is a measure that combines three basic indicators of human well-being – literacy rate, life expectancy, and infant mortality rate – into a single index. It was developed by Morris David Morris, an American economist, in the late 1970s as an alternative to …

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Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act

May 5, 2023

Context: An investigation has revealed that more than half of India’s national sports federations do not have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), which is a requirement under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013. Background: The Wresters’ Protest A section of wrestlers is protesting, demanding the removal of the President of Wrestling Federation on …

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Washington Declaration

May 5, 2023

Context: The key highlight of the South Korean President’s recent visit to the United States to commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S.-South Korea bilateral relations, was the signing of the “Washington Declaration.” What is “Washington Declaration”? The Washington Declaration is an agreement signed between the United States and South Korea, which outlines a joint nuclear …

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Current Affairs 5th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

May 5, 2023

Current Affairs 5th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Araku Valley Context: The increase in pre-seasonal rainfall in the Araku Valley is expected to improve the yield and quality of the coffee crop- Arabica coffee that recently received the GI Tag. About Araku Valley: Araku Valley is located in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. …

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