Current Affairs 09 January 2025
Content: 6 killed, 20 hurt in Tirupati stampede Incident Details Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Context Chaos and Mismanagement Immediate Response Government Reaction Concerns Raised Way Forward Forecast for 2023 Delhi floods was inaccurate as flow of Yamuna was marred by silt, muck: Centre to NGT Incident Details Relevance : GS 3(Environment ) Forecasting […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2025
Content: River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster Context: Relevance : GS 2(Governance,Environment ,Geography) Practice Question : Discuss the environmental challenges posed by the river interlinking project in India. Suggest sustainable alternatives for resolving water scarcity.(250 words) Historical Evolution of River Interlinking Objectives of River Interlinking Projects Environmental Concerns Case Studies of Failures The Flawed […]
PIB Summaries 09 January 2025
Content: Around 56,000 sq. meters of Dense Forests created in Prayagraj in last two years using Miyawaki Technique Project Overview Relevance : GS 3(Environment, Environmental Governance ) Locations & Plantations Species Planted Environmental Benefits Expert Insights Miyawaki Technique Highlights Significance for Mahakumbh 2025 Relevance for Environmental Governance: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Introduction 18th Pravasi Bharatiya […]
Static Quiz 09 January 2025 (Ancient History)
Over 5,600 killed last year in Haiti gang violence
Gang Violence in Haiti (2024): Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Geographical and Social Context: Notable Incident: Human Rights Violations: Impunity and Corruption: International Response: Urgency for Action:
Why the location of China’s earthquake matters
Earthquake Details: Relevance ; GS 3(Disaster Management) Significance of Location: Hydroelectric Dam Project: Himalayan Tectonics: Historical Earthquake Activity: Implications for Water and Environment: Geological Concerns:
Why is there a drop in school enrolments
Drop in Enrolment: Relevance : GS 2(Education ) Change in Methodology: Reasons for Decline: Decline in Schools: Impact of School Closures: Effect on Funding: State-Specific Trends: UDISe+ Data Caution:
Maoist strongholds are shrinking, but deadly threats persist
Declining Large-Scale Attacks: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) Maoist Casualties: Concentration in Bastar: Geographical Contraction of Maoist Influence: State-Specific Trends: Implications:
Top court slams delay in appointing Information Commissioners
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity ) Key Points: Court’s Directives: Implications:
India, U.S. to jointly manufacture interoperable sonobuoys for Navy
Background: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Key Developments: Strategic Significance: Operational and Industrial Cooperation: Global Context: Long-Term Implications: