Current Affairs 07 March 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling on Parliamentary Privilege Context: In a recent development, the Supreme Court overturned a 25-year-old majority opinion in the P V Narasimha Rao v State (CBI/Spe) Case, 1998, commonly known as the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) bribery case. The SC clarified that parliamentary privileges do not shield lawmakers from prosecution […]
PIB Summaries 07 March 2024
CONTENTS Preserving Heritage through GI Tags Context: The traditional crochet lace craft of Narasapur in Andhra Pradesh, along with Majuli masks and manuscript painting in Assam, has been granted Geographical Indications (GI) tags. These tags play a crucial role in safeguarding these unique crafts against competition and decline, ensuring their cultural significance endures. The GI […]
Static Quiz 07 March 2024 (Indian Economy)
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES FEBRUARY 2024 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS February 2024 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 March 2024
CONTENTS On Magic Injections and Their Repercussions Context: In recent months, newspapers have consistently featured articles discussing the prevalence of ‘magic injections’ touted for their purported ability to ensure weight loss. These injections, containing the drug Semaglutide originally designed for treating Type 2 diabetes mellitus, have gained attention for their additional weight-loss effects. However, it’s […]
About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Context: March 4 is observed as International HPV Awareness Day every year. Relevance: GS II: Health Human Papillomavirus (HPV) -Source: The Hindu
Women, Business and Law Index
Context: India’s ranking improved to 113 out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s Women, Business and Law index. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Women, Business, and Law Index: Advancing Gender Equality in Economies -Source: Economic Times
About Carbon Capture and Storage
Context: Germany recently announced that it would allow carbon capture and off-shore storage for certain industrial sectors. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Mitigating CO2 Emissions -Source: Indian Express
World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan
Context: Recently, the Indian Prime Minister inaugurated the pilot project of World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan, which is currently launched in 11 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across 11 states. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Grain Storage Plan: Enhancing Agricultural Infrastructure Objective: Expected Outcomes: About Primary agricultural credit societies: Objectives of PACS Functions of PACS
About The Rajya Sabha Elections
Context: The Rajya Sabha elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka witnessed cross-voting by MLAs (Mmeber of Legislative Assembly) belonging to different parties. This has once again raised concerns about the sanctity of the election process. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajya Sabha Elections: Constitutional Framework: The election of […]