Current Affairs 09 January 2024
CONTENTS Maldives Government’s Suspension of Deputy Ministers Context: The Maldives government suspended three deputy ministers after they took to social media to make derogatory remarks against PM Modi. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Context Overview Trigger: Social Media War Allegations Against India by Maldivian Social Media Users About Lakshadweep Introduction Geographical […]
Static Quiz 09 January 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2024
CONTENTS Confronting Cancer: Are We Winning The War Against It? Context: Cancer, often labeled as the “emperor of maladies,” remains a significant obstacle for global medical researchers and scientists. Despite notable progress in medicine and biomedical science, cancer persists as an unyielding foe, with its impact rapidly intensifying in India. Immediate action is crucial to […]
Important Bills Passed In 2023 ( Part-2)
The Increasing Role of the Indian Navy
Context: In the face of an escalating global menace to maritime security, a swift and robust international response becomes imperative for ensuring safety. The recent successful rescue mission conducted by the Indian Navy’s MARCOS commandos underscores the necessity of adopting a decisive approach to address the risks associated with maritime activities. Relevance: Mains Question: The recent incidents of […]
Structured Negotiation as a Boost for Disability Rights
Context: Structured negotiation is a frequently used procedure for resolving disputes collaboratively and offering an alternative to litigation through the pursuit of solutions. In this context, it is proposed that the right moment has arrived for India to fully embrace and implement structured negotiation. Relevance: GS- 2 Mains Question: Explaining the structured negotiation technique for […]
India Nominates Cities for Wetland City Accreditation
Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has submitted three city nominations from India for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA). The nominated cities are Indore and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, along with Udaipur in Rajasthan. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Wetland City Accreditation (WCA): Key Highlights of Nominated Cities: Indore: Bhopal: […]
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (2023)
Context: Recently, the year-end-review of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the year 2023 was released. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of Initiatives and Achievements by DEPwD: Historic Gatherings and Festivals for Inclusion: India-South Africa Cooperation in Disability Sector: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 January 2024
Current Affairs 08 January 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Notice on Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons Context: The Supreme Court (SC) of India recently issued notice to the Centre and 11 states on a public interest litigation (PIL) that alleged caste-based discrimination and segregation of prisoners in jails and sought a direction to repeal provisions that mandate such practices under the state […]