Current Affairs 29 November 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Upholds Use of EVMs, Dismisses PIL for Ballot Papers Context: The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the reintroduction of ballot papers in place of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). The court emphasized that challenges to the reliability of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 November 2024
Content : Armed Insurrection to Parliamentary Politics Relevance: GS 2 (Indian Polity ), GS 3 (Internal Security ) Practice Question: Explain why there is an ideological shift among many left-wing insurgent groups from armed revolution to democracy. Explain its potential implications. (250 Words ) Context: Case Studies Conclusion: The ideological shift from a violent armed […]
PIB Summaries 29 November 2024
CONTENTS SAREX-24 Context: The 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop (SAREX-24) will be in Kochi, Kerala on November 28-29, 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims SAREX-24 SAREX-24 is a premier maritime search and rescue exercise conducted under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB). […]
Static Quiz 29 November 2024 (Environment)
Global Matchmaking Platform Overview
Context: Recently, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club launched the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) Origin and Purpose: Function and Connectivity: Support and Collaboration: Organizational Structure and Support: Significance: -Source: The Hindu
About Sjögren’s Disease
Context: Experts say that Sjogren’s disease in India is a silent epidemic, underdiagnosed and poorly understood. Relevance: GS II: Health About Sjögren’s disease: Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune condition characterized by the immune system’s attack on the body’s moisture-producing glands. Here are some essential details about this disorder: -Source: The Hindu
About The Black Thrips
Context: After a year’s gap, the dreaded black thrips infestation has surfaced in the chilli crop once again around Ballari in Karnataka. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Black thrips Black thrips, known for their invasive nature, first appeared in India in 2015 on Papaya crops. Here are some key details about this pest: -Source: The Hindu
Sambhal Mosque Dispute Overview
Context: At least four people have been killed and numerous others injured in the violence that has erupted in Sambhal, western Uttar Pradesh, since a district court ordered a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Sambhal Mosque Dispute Overview Petition and Claims: Legal and Cultural […]
WIPO Member States Adopt Design Law Treaty in Riyadh
Context: Member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), including India, recently adopted the Design Law Treaty (DLT) during the Diplomatic Conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Design Law Treaty The Design Law Treaty (DLT) is an international legal framework proposed to standardize and simplify […]
Supreme Court Questions Accuracy of Satellite Data on Farm Fires
Context; The Supreme Court of India has recently raised concerns about the discrepancies in satellite data concerning farm fires, provided by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). This data is essential for monitoring air quality in regions such as Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, where stubble burning significantly impacts air pollution levels. Relevance: GS III: […]