Current Affairs 11 December 2024
Content: 1. India Skills Report Ranks Kerala Among Top States for Employability in India 2. Ayush Visa and e-Ayush Visa 3. PM POSHAN: Centre to Bear Additional Cost of ₹425.62 Cr. Due to Food Inflation 4. New Scheme to Triple Those with Access to Top Journals 5. Saurashtra Fossils Say Early Humans Didn’t Stick to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 December 2024
Content: Two To Tango Background : India-Bangladesh ties have deteriorated significantly, straining what was once considered a model bilateral relationship. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Practice Question:Analyze the reasons for the strained relationship between India and Bangladesh.Suggest measures to strengthen the partnership .(250 Words) Foreign Secretary’s Visit: Concerns from Both Sides: India’s Concerns: Bangladesh’s Concerns: […]
PIB Summaries 11 December 2024
Content: 1. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana 2. Yuva Sahakar Scheme Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana PKVY aim to boost sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on natural and organic farming .Key objective is to benefit farmers and environment through sustainability. Relevance: GS 2( Schemes) , GS 3(Agriculture) Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) […]
Static Quiz 11 December 2024 (Ancient History)
National Food Security Act Still Driven by Figures From 2011 Census
Background: The Supreme Court of India noted that the NFSA relies on outdated 2011 Census data, affecting food grain distribution, especially for migrant workers post-pandemic. Relevance: GS 2( Social Justice, welfare scheme)
Frigate INS Tushil Commissioned into Indian Navy in Kaliningrad
Background: India and Russia are enhancing cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, space exploration, and counter-terrorism, highlighted by the commissioning of INS Tushil in Kaliningrad. Relevance : GS 2( International Relations)
Approach EC to Enact POSH Act in Political Parties
Background: The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a petition seeking the application of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to political parties. Relevance : GS 2 (Polity and Governance )
On Reforms In Merchant Shipping
Background: The Indian Government is introducing the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 to modernize the maritime sector and attract global investment, replacing outdated laws from 1958 and 1838. Relevance: GS 3 (Infrastructure ) Merchant Shipping Bill: Coastal Shipping Bill:
India Used 114 mg of Antibiotics For Every KG of Meat in 2020
Background: Antibiotics save lives but their overuse, especially in livestock, leads to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, threatening both animal and human health. Relevance: GS 2( Health)
Israel Conducts Air Strikes On Syria
Background: Syria’s political landscape has undergone a major transformation with the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by militant groups led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Relevance: GS 2( International Relations).