Arrow-3 Missile Defence System
Context: Israel’s Defence Ministry has begun coordinating joint preparations with the German Federal Ministry of Defence for the initial deployment of Israel’s Arrow-3 missile interception system on German soil in 2025. Relevance: GS III: Defence Arrow-3 Missile Defense System The Arrow-3 is an advanced exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to intercept long-range threats outside […]
Global Tuberculosis Report 2024
Context: According to WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 India has achieved a notable 17.7% decline in tuberculosis (TB) incidence from 2015 to 2023. This decline, exceeding the global average of 8.3%, underscores India’s unwavering commitment to eliminating TB by 2025, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 Increasing Global TB […]
Government Sanction in PMLA Cases Involving Public Servants
Context: The Supreme Court of India has affirmed a Telangana High Court ruling that requires prior government sanction for prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. This decision clarifies that Section 197(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 — now replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — […]
Tamil Nadu Wind Energy Generators Challenge State Policy in Court
Context: In Tamil Nadu, known for pioneering wind mill installations, many turbines have surpassed 30 years of operation. In response to aging infrastructure, the Tamil Nadu government introduced the “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024” in August. However, this policy has met with resistance from wind energy […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 November 2024
Current Affairs 12 November 2024
CONTENTS Tamil Nadu Wind Energy Generators Challenge State Policy in Court Context: In Tamil Nadu, known for pioneering wind mill installations, many turbines have surpassed 30 years of operation. In response to aging infrastructure, the Tamil Nadu government introduced the “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024” in […]
PIB Summaries 12 November 2024
CONTENTS National Legal Services Day Context: The National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is celebrated on 9th November every year to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens. Relevance: GS II- Polity About National Legal Services Day: Objectives of Legal Services Authorities: Legal Services Institutions for providing Free Legal Services: National Level: National Legal Services Authority […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 November 2024
Contents : The LAC Agreement, the détentes and the questions Context Relevance: GS 2 (International relations) Practice Question:Discuss the recent India-China détente. What steps have been taken to ease tensions, and what challenges remain to achieve lasting peace and stability at the border? (250 words) De-escalation Historical Context Current Status Chinese Action Theories Recent De-escalation […]
Static Quiz 12 November 2024 (History)
About Exercise AUSTRAHIND
Context: The 3rd edition of joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune in Maharashtra. The exercise will be conducted from 8th to 21st November 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Exercise AUSTRAHIND: -Source: The Hindu