08 Jul 2023: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. GS 1 Related
B. GS 2 Related
POLITY
1. Words like fake, false, misleading in IT Rules problematic
C. GS 3 Related
D. GS 4 Related
E. Editorials
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
1. The long road to finding true peace in Yemen
F. Prelims Facts
1. Government to share PM Gati Shakti data
G. Tidbits
1. AIIB says internal review found ‘no evidence’ of China influence
2. Gita Press a living faith, no less than a temple, says PM Modi
3. Delhi to host test run of hydrogen fuel-cell buses later this year
H. UPSC Prelims Practice Questions
I. UPSC Mains Practice Questions
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F. Prelims Facts

1. Government to share PM Gati Shakti data

Syllabus: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Prelims: Economic and Social Development – PM Gati Shakti Scheme

Mains: National Infrastructure Pipeline, Logistics Development, Government Policies & Interventions

  • The PM Gati Shakti platform is a digital platform that integrates infrastructure schemes of various ministries and state governments.
  • ​​The six pillars of the PM Gati Shakti plan are:
    • Comprehensiveness: The plan will include all the existing and planned infrastructure projects from different government ministries and departments.
    • Prioritization: The plan will help to prioritize projects by identifying the most critical gaps in infrastructure. This will ensure that resources are allocated to the most important projects first.
    • Optimization: The plan will help to optimize the transportation of goods by identifying the most efficient routes. This will reduce the time and cost of transporting goods, which will make businesses more competitive.
    • Synchronization: The plan will help to synchronize the activities of different government departments and agencies. This will ensure that projects are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.
    • Analytics: The plan will use data and analytics to provide insights into the effectiveness of infrastructure projects. This information can be used to improve future projects.
    • Dynamic: The plan will be dynamic and adaptable to changing needs. This will ensure that the plan remains relevant and effective over time.
  • The platform has multiple layers of geospatial data from across the country, which can be used to evaluate and facilitate infrastructure projects.
  • The government is working to share the data with industry and potential investors about multi-modal connectivity and other physical and social infrastructure captured on the PM Gati Shakti platform.
  • The Network Planning Group (NPG) under the platform has so far evaluated and facilitated 85 large central infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹5.4 lakh crore.
  • The government is working with the Ministry of Science and the Ministry of Electronics and IT to share geospatial data in a way that is compatible with data protection and privacy regulations.

Read more: AIR Spotlight: PM Gati Shakti. 

G. Tidbits

1. AIIB says internal review found ‘no evidence’ of China influence

  • The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international development bank that finances infrastructure projects in Asia. 
  • Its headquarters is in Beijing, China. 
  • AIIB has 106 members from Asia, Europe, Africa, and other parts of the world.
  • China is the largest shareholder, with 26.61% of voting shares in the bank. India is the second largest shareholder, with 7.6% of voting shares. Russia is the third largest shareholder, with 6.01% of voting shares. Germany is the fourth largest shareholder, with 4.2% of voting shares.

Read more on the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

2. Gita Press a living faith, no less than a temple, says PM Modi

  • The Government has accorded the Gandhi Peace Prize to Gita Press. 
  • The Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award given by the Government of India.
  • The award is given to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions towards social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
  • The award was instituted in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed, or gender.
  • The recipient of the award is selected by a jury of five, which includes the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, the Leader of the Opposition, and two other eminent personalities.

Also read: Gita Press Receives Gandhi Peace Prize

3. Delhi to host test run of hydrogen fuel-cell buses later this year

  • Hydrogen fuel cell buses use electricity to power an electric motor. However, they produce electricity using a fuel cell powered by hydrogen, rather than drawing electricity from a battery.
  • India’s first truly indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus was developed by KPIT-CSIR.

Read more on National Hydrogen Energy Mission.

H. UPSC Prelims Practice Questions

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan
for Multi-modal Connectivity:
  1. It aims to bring together various ministries for integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects.
  2. It focuses on providing seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services across different modes of transport.
  3. The plan only covers infrastructure schemes of the Central government ministries and excludes state governments.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: b

Explanation: Statement 3 is incorrect as PM Gati Shakti covers infrastructure schemes of various ministries and state governments.

Q2. Which of the following individuals or organizations was awarded the Gandhi Peace 
Prize in 2021?
  1. Gita Press 
  2. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
  3. Yōhei Sasakawa
  4. Qaboos bin Said Al Said
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: a

Explanation: The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 is awarded to the Gita Press for its outstanding contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.

Q3. Which of the following countries share a border with the Red Sea?
  1. Saudi Arabia and Egypt
  2. Sudan and Yemen
  3. Djibouti and Eritrea
  4. All of the above
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: d

Explanation: The Red Sea is bordered by multiple countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea.

Q4. Which of the following terms is used to describe hydrogen generated using 
electrolysers powered by renewable power sources?
  1. Grey hydrogen
  2. Blue hydrogen
  3. Green hydrogen
  4. Yellow hydrogen
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: c

Explanation: Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen generated using electrolysers powered by renewable power sources, such as solar or wind energy. 

Q5. Consider the following statements, with reference to the Asian Infrastructure 
Investment Bank (AIIB):
  1. China is the largest shareholder of AIIB.
  2. It aims to attract private investments and promote partnerships with other development banks.
  3. AIIB’s membership includes countries from outside of Asia.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None
CHECK ANSWERS:-

Answer: c

Explanation: All three statements are correct.

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