Gender Bias in Politics is a Crude Reality
Context: Donald Trump emerged victorious in the South Carolina primary, surpassing Nikki Haley, the final significant Republican contender vying for the Presidential nomination. Ahead of the election, a Republican supporter from South Carolina remarked that while Ms. Haley had accomplished commendable feats as governor, Donald Trump was deemed the preferred choice as he was a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 March 2024
Current Affairs 19 March 2024
CONTENTS Predictive AI Context: Predictive AI emerges as a transformative force, reshaping how businesses analyse data, make decisions, and stay ahead in their respective industries. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Predictive AI: Unveiling Future Insights Predictive artificial intelligence (AI) is a groundbreaking technology leveraging machine learning to uncover patterns from […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 March 2024
CONTENTS Gender Bias in Politics is a Crude Reality Context: Donald Trump emerged victorious in the South Carolina primary, surpassing Nikki Haley, the final significant Republican contender vying for the Presidential nomination. Ahead of the election, a Republican supporter from South Carolina remarked that while Ms. Haley had accomplished commendable feats as governor, Donald Trump […]
PIB Summaries 19 March 2024
CONTENTS India-EFTA Trade Deal Set for Conclusion Context: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) recently concluded the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Initially, India objected to including “data exclusivity” clauses, which would have hindered Indian pharmaceutical companies from manufacturing generic drugs. However, after negotiations, both parties agreed to exclude “sensitive” agricultural products […]
Static Quiz 19 March 2024 (Environment)
Grievance Redressal Assessment Index
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has consistently ranked amongst the top 10 ministries in 2023-24 in the grievance redressal assessment index (GRAI), performing well in all 15 specified indicators. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Grievance Redressal Assessment Index CPGRAMS: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
About Pandavula Gutta
Context: Recently, Pandavula Gutta has been officially recognised as the sole Geo-heritage site in Telangana. Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Article: About Pandavula Gutta Geological Marvel: Location: Discovery: Richness of the Site: Cave Paintings: Insight into Prehistoric Art: Depictions: What are geo-relics and geo-heritage sites? -Source: The Hindu
About Model Code of Conduct
Context: Chief Election Commissioner of India asked all political parties to strictly adhere to the Mode Code of Conduct (MCC), which lays down a list of dos and don’ts for leaders and parties ahead of elections. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Duration and applicability: MCC […]
Indians Trapped in Russia-Ukraine War
Context: The deaths of two Indian nationals in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war shed light on the plight of numerous Indians trapped on the front lines after being deceived into working with the Russian military. Recent raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have uncovered a human trafficking network involved in recruiting Indians for roles […]