Current Affairs Quiz 10 September 2024
Current Affairs 10 September 2024
CONTENTS Asset Reconstruction Sector Faces Decline Amidst Lower NPAs Context: Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in India have seen a decline in growth, largely due to a significant drop in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), which hit a 12-year low of 2.8% by March 2024. Additionally, the ratings agency Crisil forecasts a contraction of 7-10% in the assets […]
About Sugamya Bharat App’s Impact
Context: Since its inception in 2021, the Sugamya Bharat mobile application has been instrumental in addressing accessibility issues across India, receiving over 1,400 complaints. Remarkably, about 75 percent of these complaints have been resolved, showcasing the app’s effectiveness and the government’s commitment to enhancing accessibility for all citizens. This initiative highlights the proactive steps taken […]
About The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award
Context: Recently, the union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change presented the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan award 2024 on the occasion of International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award: 2024 Awards: The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards 2024 acknowledged top performers among NCAP cities, […]
The Need for a Shift to Register-Based Enumeration
Context: The article discusses the challenges surrounding India’s upcoming Census, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the last Census conducted in 2011, there is now a potential gap of 16 years before the next one, likely in 2026 or 2027. The article highlights the limitations of the current decennial enumeration-based system and […]
Regulatory Reforms in Indian Pharmaceutical Sector Stuck in a Loop
Context: India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), announced key policy initiatives in 2024 targeting three areas: drug recall guidelines, good distribution practices, and the use of confusingly similar brand names for pharmaceuticals. However, despite these initiatives being introduced to address major public health concerns, bureaucratic delays […]
PIB Summaries 10 September 2024
CONTENTS Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award Context: Recently, the union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change presented the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan award 2024 on the occasion of International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award: 2024 Awards: The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards 2024 acknowledged […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 September 2024
Contents: Regulatory Reforms in Indian Pharmaceutical Sector Stuck in a Loop Context: India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), announced key policy initiatives in 2024 targeting three areas: drug recall guidelines, good distribution practices, and the use of confusingly similar brand names for pharmaceuticals. However, despite these […]