Japan’s Controversial Fukushima Water Release
Context: Japan plans to release over 1 million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant on August 24. Despite the controversy, the government argues that this move is vital for plant cleanup after the 2011 disaster. Seen as a crucial step in decommissioning the facility and aiding Fukushima prefecture’s […]
ISRO’s Remarkable Space Journey
Context: The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, has made a successful soft landing on the surface of the Moon, making India the first country to reach close to the lunar south pole. India has also become the fourth nation in history to land on the lunar surface. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]
What is BRICS?
Context: Prime Minister landed in South Africa to take part in the three-day BRICS summit. The 15th BRICS Summit is being hosted by South Africa. This will be the first in-person BRICS summit since 2019; the last three were held online because of the COVID pandemic. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Context: Government e-Marketplace surpasses INR 1 lakh crore Gross Merchandise Value milestone in record time Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
Current Affairs Quiz 24 August 2023
Current Affairs 24 August 2023
CONTENTS ISRO’s Remarkable Space Journey Context: The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, has made a successful soft landing on the surface of the Moon, making India the first country to reach close to the lunar south pole. India has also become the fourth nation in history to land on the lunar surface. Relevance: GS III: Science and […]
PIB Summaries 24 August 2023
CONTENTS Government e-Marketplace Context: Government e-Marketplace surpasses INR 1 lakh crore Gross Merchandise Value milestone in record time Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform: BRICS Context: Prime Minister landed in South Africa to take part in […]
Static Quiz 24 August 2023 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 August 2023 Contents Navigating Geopolitical Crossroads: India’s Problem Context The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit, which will take place in Johannesburg from August 22 to August 24, will serve as a critical evaluation of Indian diplomacy and offer light on probable future geopolitics. India must choose […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 August 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 August 2023 Contents Reviving Representation of People Act Section 8(4): A Comprehensive Review Context Defamation conviction in 2019 that resulted in Rahul Gandhi’s expulsion from the Congress party has sparked debates regarding the need to reinstate Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act (RP Act). This thorough analysis, which […]