April 2023 -

Editorial of the Day: It is a New Assault on India’s Liberty (The Hindu)

April 20, 2023

Context: The article is discussing the possible negative impact on freedom of speech and expression online that the recent amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 would pose. It argues that the rules will make it more difficult for individuals and media outlets to criticize the government and …

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Case Study of the Day: Materials from Plastic

April 20, 2023

Context: The world is facing a major plastic waste crisis. This has led to a growing movement towards sustainability and the development of innovative solutions to reduce waste. Ashaya’s Multi-Layered Plastics Initiative Ashaya realised the untapped potential Multi-Layered Plastics (MLP) hold and created a process to ‘chemo-mechanically extract materials from plastic waste’ and convert them …

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Kirit Parikh Committee’s Natural Gas Pricing Formula

April 20, 2023

Context: The Union government has just announced a new natural gas pricing regime based on the recommendations of Kirit Parikh committee. Kirit Parikh Committee’s Natural Gas Pricing Formula Background The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved the revised domestic natural gas pricing guidelines for gas produced from nomination fields of Oil and Natural Gas …

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Milk Crisis in India

April 20, 2023

Context: Several cooperative federations of India, including Amul, Nandini, and Aavin, have raised milk prices due to a shortage of fats. Types of Milk Milk can be categorized into several types based on its fat content, including: Whole milk: This is milk that hasn’t had any of its fat removed, and it typically contains around …

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UN Population Report

April 20, 2023

Context: India is now the most populous country in the world, having overtaken China in population, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in its ‘State of World Population (SOWP) report 2023’. What are the Key Takeaways from the Report? World Population Scenario Total world population: The UNFPA has said the population of the world …

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Types of Bank Accounts in India List, Provisions, Benefits

April 20, 2023

Types of Bank Accounts in India Bank accounts in India are broadly classified into different types based on their purpose and features. They offer various benefits and facilities to their customers such as safe storage of funds, easy access to money, and attractive interest rates. The Types of Bank Accounts vary based on factors such …

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Current Affairs 20th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

April 20, 2023

Current Affairs 20th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Maritime Electric Propulsion Systems Context: India and the United Kingdom are having discussions over sharing technical experience on maritime electric propulsion systems to meet future requirements of Indian warships. About Maritime Electric Propulsion Systems In conventional power system arrangements, the ship’s propellers are driven by a …

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Types of Banks in India List, Category, Functions, Importance

April 20, 2023

Types of Banks in India The banking system in India is a large and complex network of banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank responsible for regulating and supervising the banking system. It comprises a mix of the public sector, private sector, foreign banks, and specialized …

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UPSC CMS Cutoff 2023, Check Cutoff Category-wise of 2018 – 2021

April 20, 2023

UPSC CMS Cutoff UPSC CMS 2023 Cutoff: The UPSC CMS 2023 Cutoff marks will be posted on the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. after the UPSC CMS Exam. For each category, the UPSC CMS 2023 Cutoff scores are made public separately. The final merit list for the UPSC CMS examination and the computer-based exam will be announced …

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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 20 April 2023

April 20, 2023

The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 18 April 2023 The Hindu Editorial Today India is set to overtake China to become the world’s most populous country by the middle of 2023, according to data released by the United Nations. India’s population is pegged to reach 142.86 crore against China’s 142.57 crore. …

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