Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 December 2024
Context; India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations Relevance : GS 2 (International Relations ) Practice Question : Discuss the impact of Chinese influence on India-Sri Lanka relations and suggest ways the two countries can strengthen their bilateral ties. (250 Words ) Key Issues: Areas of Cooperation: Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement (ETCA): Fisheries Dispute: 13th Amendment to […]
PIB Summaries 18 December 2024
Content : Doubling the Income of Farmers Context Relevance : GS 3( Agriculture ) Strategies to Increase Farmers’ Income Budgetary Enhancements Government Schemes and Programmes Income Support and Financial Security Risk Management Credit and Financial Assistance Agricultural Diversification and Sustainability Farmer Empowerment and Modernization Infrastructure Development Allied Sectors and Regional Initiatives Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) […]
Static Quiz 18 December 2024 (Environment)
UN talks On Drought Deal in Saudi Fail To Produce Pact
Context: The 12-day meeting of parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), known as COP16, concluded as parties tried to finalise a deal. Relevance : GS 3(Climate Change ) Negotiation Outcome: Progress Made: Drought Impact: Disagreements on Framework: Financial Support: Future Goals:
Wholesale Food Inflation Eased in NOV
Context: Overall inflation in wholesale prices cooled to a three-month low of 1.9% Relevance: GS 3 (Inflation) Overall Inflation: Food Price Trends: Primary Articles and Fuel: Manufactured Products: Economic Impact:
What is the Procedure for Removing Judges?
Context: Fifty-five Rajya Sabha MPs filed a motion seeking Justice Yadav’s removal. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity) Issue: Procedure for Removal: Removal requires: The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 outlines the process: 1. Notice of Motion: Signed by 50 Rajya Sabha or 100 Lok Sabha members. 2. Admittance: By the Chairman or Speaker. 3. Inquiry Committee: Comprising judges and a jurist […]
How does La Niña affect India’s climate
Context: La Niña is significantly influences global weather, particularly in India, where it impacts the monsoon and winter seasons. Relevance: GS 1 (Geography ) , GS 3 (Climate Change) La Niña is a climate phenomenon that occurs when the ocean surface temperatures in the central and east-central equatorial Pacific cool periodically. The term “La Niña” is Spanish for “little […]
Response on PIL for Chemical Castration
Context: Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on PIL for Stricter Measures Against Sex Offenders: Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Court’s Observations: Proposals :
Current Affairs Quiz 17 December 2024
Current Affairs 17 December 2024
Content: 1 . SC seeks govt. response on PIL for chemical castration. 2 .How does La Niña affect India’s climate? 3 .What is the procedure for removing judges? 4 .Wholesale food inflation eased in Nov. 5 .UN talks on drought deal in Saudi fail to produce pact. SC Seeks govt. Response on PIL for Chemical […]