Hardship of harvesting sweetness is wearing down the date palm jaggery makers of Bengal
Context: Date palm jaggery-making, a centuries-old tradition in West Bengal’s Sundarbans, Jaynagar, and Belpahari, is under threat due to urbanization, deforestation, and climate change. Families like Maniruddin Banshi’s rely on gathering date palm sap during winter to produce jaggery (nolen gur) for growing market demand. Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture) Challenges: Cultural and Economic Implications:
Current Affairs Quiz 20 January 2025
Current Affairs 20 January 2025
Content Landfill continues to haunt Ghazipur residents amid struggle for basic amenities Context :Residents’ Desperation for Change: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ), GS 3(Environment) Longstanding Problem: Infrastructural Challenges: Environmental Health Risks: Hardship of harvesting sweetness is wearing down the date palm jaggery makers of Bengal Context: Date palm jaggery-making, a centuries-old tradition in West Bengal’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 January 2025
Content: A Surge In Radical Governments, The Hope of Democracy Context : Global Legitimisation of Radical Groups Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : Critically analyze the implications of legitimizing radical governments for global stability and India’s regional security. (250 words) Taliban Takeover (Afghanistan, 2021): HTS Takeover (Syria, 2024): Bangladesh Crisis (2024): India’s Role […]
PIB Summaries 20 January 2025
Content: Railway Protection Force apprehends 586 bangladeshi and 318 rohingya to prevent illegal migration, since 2021 Context: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has intensified efforts to address illegal migration through Indian railways, apprehending 916 individuals (586 Bangladeshis and 318 Rohingya) since 2021, in collaboration with other security agencies. Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) […]
Static Quiz 20 January 2025 (Physical Geography)
Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2025
Current Affairs 18 January 2025
Content: Gaza Truce Approved by Israel Security Cabinet Context : Ceasefire Agreement: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Hostage Exchange Agreement: Mediators’ Role: Political Repercussions: Contextual Background: The October 7 Attack: Humanitarian Impact: Military Escalation: Immediate Implications: Humanitarian Aid: Hostage Recovery Operations: Global and Regional Reactions: Challenges Ahead: Second Phase of Hostage Negotiations: Government Stability in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 January 2025
Content: India’s Real Growth Rate and The Forecast Context : First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2024-25 Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Practice Question : Evaluate the reasons for the projected decline in India’s GDP growth rate in 2024-25 and discuss the medium- to long-term prospects for the Indian economy. (250 words) Government Expenditure and Investment […]
PIB Summaries 18 January 2025
Content: Exponential Growth in Digital Transactions Context: India’s exponential growth in digital transactions reflects the nation’s transformative journey toward a cashless economy. Spearheaded by platforms like UPI, IMPS, and NETC FASTag, this digital revolution is an embodiment of financial inclusion and efficiency. Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) […]