Social Entrepreneurship to Combat Human Trafficking
Context: In September 2023, during the Annual General Meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia-Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu emphasized the interconnectedness of human rights and the imperative to address environmental concerns. She urged equal attention to be given to healing Mother Nature, emphasizing that Indian philosophy extends beyond human […]
About Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U)
Context: As a prelude to Swachh Bharat Diwas, the annual Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) fortnight was also organized by Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Gramin between 15th Sept to 2nd Oct 2023. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) is a national campaign launched by […]
200th Birth Anniversary of Shri Ramalinga Swamy
Context: India celebrated the 200th birth anniversary of Shri Ramalinga Swamy, also known as Vallalar, on 5th October, 2023. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Key Contributions of Shri Ramalinga Swamy: Vision of Social Reforms: Philosophical Beliefs and Teachings:
Urban Flooding
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES SEPTEMBER 2023 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS September 2023 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR)
Aditya-L1 Solar Mission
Context: ISRO updated that a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) was performed on India’s first solar mission Aditya L1. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Aditya-L1 Objectives of Aditya-1 What is Lagrange Point 1? -Source: The Hindu
Israel’s Iron Dome and Yom Kippur war
Context: The Hamas militant group launched its worst attack inside the Jewish state’s territory since 1948, killing at least 250 Israelis and abducting several others. The surprise attack has brought back memories of the Yom Kippur war. Journalists have shared an undated video on X of the Iron Dome, Israel’s air defence system, intercepting rockets coming in […]
Nobel Peace Prize 2023
Context: Recently, Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi has been chosen by the Royal Swedish Academy for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize,2023 for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Nobel Peace Prize 2023 Winner: Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi: Reason […]
What is Hate Speech
Context: A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) reveals that a concerning number of lawmakers in India have hate speech cases against them. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is “Hate Speech”? Laws related to hate speech in India Article 19 of the Constitution– Freedom of Speech and Expression […]