Current Affairs 05 December 2024
Content : India’s Strategic Focus on West Africa Background Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Warm Welcome: Economic and Strategic Partnership: Defence Cooperation: Development Assistance: China’s Influence: Trade Dynamics: Global South Leadership: Future Prospects: ₹2.4 Lakh Crore Collected at Toll Plazas Since Inception Context : India’s highways collected ₹2.4 lakh crore, huge contributions from FASTag tolling. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 December 2024
Content: 1 .Cash transfer schemes for women as new poll plank 2. A cut in time Cash transfer schemes for women as new poll plank Context : Direct cash transfer schemes are gaining traction in India, especially targeting women. Relevance: GS 2 ( Governance) Practice Question: Evaluate reasons behind the growing popularity of direct cash […]
PIB Summaries 05 December 2024
Content: 1. National Digital Communication Policy, 2018 and its key developments 2. National Cooperative Policy National Digital Communication Policy, 2018 and its key developments Overview Relevance : GS 2 (Governance) Key Achievements (2018–2024) Infrastructure Expansion: Broadband and Mobile Connectivity: Digital Bharat Nidhi (formerly USOF): Satellite Communication Reforms (2022) Regulatory Reforms TRAI’s Role: Impact National Cooperative […]
Static Quiz 05 December 2024 (Environment)
What are the controversies around pardoning power?
History of Pardoning Power in the U.S. Current Controversy Indian System Way Forward
S. Korea President Declares Martial Law
Context : South Korea President declares martial law. Relevance: GS2 (International Relations ) Declaration Immediate Reaction Military and International Response Outcome
World Wildlife Day 2024
Context : World Wildlife Conservation Day (December 4) Relevance : GS 3 (Environment ) Rich Biodiversity Conservation Challenges Threats and Solutions
Job Reservation For Locals in Ladakh
Context : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed 95% reservation in government jobs for locals in Ladakh, along with one-third reservation for women in hill councils. Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Key Proposals Background Next Steps
What Are The Toxins of the 1984 Bhopal Disaster
Context : Forty years after the Bhopal disaster on December 2-3, 1984, several hundred tonnes of toxic waste still remain around the ill-fated Union Carbide plant. Relevance : GS 3(Environment ) Main Toxins Released During the Disaster Contaminants Found at the Site Environmental Impact The disaster’s legacy is a stark reminder of the importance of stringent […]
India China Have Set Ties On Right Track
Context : Disengagement and Verification along LAC in Demchok and Depsang. Relevance : GS 2 (International Relations ) Diplomatic Engagement Current Status Measures to Avoid Friction Core Principles