Beijing’s Strategy Highlights
Intro : 20-Year Plan (1998–2017) , Phased implementation involving public participation. Relevance: GS 3(Environment) Target Areas: Funding: Increased six-fold over four years. Recommendations for Delhi
Growth Slowdown Analysis
Context : GDP Dropped to 5.4% in Q2 FY 2024-25, lowest in 7 quarters. Relevance:GS 3(Economy) Possible Causes:
CEA’s Address on Mental Health and Economic Priorities
Context : Chief economic advisor expresses concern on Mental Health Crisis Among Youth Relevance: GS 1(Society) Importance:
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005
Background: The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established a comprehensive legal framework for disaster management in India. Relevance: GS 3( Disaster Management) Bill Approval: Purpose of the Bill: Addressing State Concerns: Criticism from the Opposition: Amendments Rejected:
No Power to Monitor Quota Execution by Other Ministries
Context: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, oversees personnel management policies, including the implementation of reservation policies for SCs, STs, and OBCs. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance). No Supervisory Authority: Action-Taken Report: Surprise Checks Not Permitted: Role of Liaison Officers: Committee’s Concerns:
Union Cabinet Approves Bills on Simultaneous Polls
Context: Simultaneous Elections “One Nation, One Election”. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity and Governance) Cabinet Approval: Bills Overview: Reactions: Legislative Process: Committee Recommendations:
Gukesh is Youngest World Chess Champ
Background: In a historic moment for chess, D. Gukesh, an 18-year-old from Chennai, became the youngest world chess champion. Relevance: Facts for prelims. Historic Victory: Milestones Achieved: Asian Chess Legacy:
Current Affairs Quiz 13 December 2024
Current Affairs 13 December 2024
Content: 1. Gukesh is Youngest World Chess Champ 2. Union Cabinet Approves Bills on Simultaneous Polls 3. No Power to Monitor Quota Execution by Other Ministries, Departments: DoPT 4. Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005 5. CEA’s Address on Mental Health and Economic Priorities 6. Growth Slowdown Analysis 7. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 December 2024
Content: 1. Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass 2. The missing spotlight on urban local government polls Pakistan at the UNSC, The Points of Its Compass Context : On January 1, 2025, Pakistan will enter the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as an elected non-permanent member for a two-year term, marking its […]