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Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index
Context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) have released the Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index 2022. More on the News: Key Highlights Global Data About 1.2 billion people are poor multidimensionally. More than half of the...
Published On May 29th, 2023 -
1.5 Degree Celsius Target
Context: According to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports, the annual mean global surface temperature will exceed 1.5 degrees by 2027. 1.5 Degree Celsius Target Background The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released two reports titled “Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update...
Published On May 29th, 2023 -
Case Study of the Day: Enrolment Drives and Improvement in Schools with Community Support in Border Area
Introduction This case study focuses on the successful implementation of enrolment drives and the subsequent improvement in schools with community support in the Baramulla district, located in the Jammu and Kashmir border area. The region has witnessed persistent socio-political unrest,...
Published On May 29th, 2023 -
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 27 May 2023
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Which one of the following statements is not correct about Passive funds? It is an investment vehicle that tracks a market index. The return on these funds is usually low. Exchange-traded funds are...
Published On May 27th, 2023 -
Current Affairs 27th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam
Current Affairs 27th May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Rice Fortification Context: The Union Ministry has recently reinstated that fortified rice which is being distributed through Public Distribution System is safe to consume. What is Fortified Rice? Fortification: Fortification is...
Last updated on May 31st, 2023 04:35 pm -
Editorial of the Day: Sedition and its Roots in Rudeness as an Offence (The Hindu)
Context: The article is discussing the similarities between the law of sedition and other provisions that criminalize speech in different countries. It mentions the annulment of the offence of sedition in the Pakistan Penal Code by the Lahore High Court...
Published On May 27th, 2023 -
Case Study of the Day: GAUTHAN – Multi-Activity Centres for Livelihood Generation in Chhattisgarh
GAUTHAN Introduction Gauthan is a unique initiative implemented in the state of Chhattisgarh, India, aimed at generating livelihood opportunities and fostering sustainable rural development. The project utilizes multi-activity centers called "Gauthans" as a means to empower local communities by integrating...
Published On May 27th, 2023 -
Insurance Sector in India
Context: In an ambitious bid to expand the poor insurance penetration in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is devising a new affordable bundled product to give citizens protection against multiple risks, and seeking to expedite claim...
Published On May 27th, 2023 -
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: The Union government instructed officials in Jammu & Kashmir to scale up efforts for “better utilisation of the country’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)” over the three rivers flowing through the Union Territory. Understanding Indus Water Treaty...
Published On May 27th, 2023 -
India-Bangladesh Relations
Context: The Indian Ministry of Railways handed over 20 broad- gauge locomotives to Bangladesh recently. More on News The handing over of locomotives to Bangladesh is to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The locomotives have been modified to...
Published On May 27th, 2023
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