Current Affairs 26 December 2023
CONTENTS Volcanic Eruption Near Reykjanes, Iceland: No Threat to Human Life Confirmed Context: The Icelandic Government has reassured that the recent volcanic eruption near Reykjanes, situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, does not pose a threat to human life. The eruption, occurring between Sýlingarfell and Hagafell, north of Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula, holds significance given […]
Static Quiz 26 December 2023 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 December 2023
CONTENTS International Monetary Fund’s Sovereign Debt Risk Assessment Context: In the context of its Articles of Agreement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) engages in annual bilateral discussions with its member countries. During these discussions, IMF staff gathers economic and financial data, engages in policy discussions with top officials, and subsequently compiles a report for review […]
Current Affairs Quiz 23 December 2023
Current Affairs 23 December 2023
CONTENTS Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Context: Recently, the fourth unit of Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS), Gujarat has achieved its first Criticality — the beginning of the regulated fission reaction — paving the way for its eventual transition to generating power for commercial use. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Criticality in Nuclear Reactors: Significance of Achieving […]
PIB Summaries 23 December 2023
CONTENTS Bhoomi Rashi Portal Context: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways recently said 1467 projects of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have been brought under the Bhoomi Rashi Portal. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Bhoomi Rashi Portal: Streamlining Land Acquisition for Highways Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Context: […]
Static Quiz 23 December 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 December 2023
CONTENTS Sahitya Akademi Awards Context: The porous nature of literary boundaries is exemplified by the Sahitya Akademi awards, a commendation that has consistently recognized writers across 24 diverse Indian languages. This year’s selection encompasses nine volumes of poetry, six novels, five short stories, three essays, and one literary analysis in languages such as Dogri, Gujarati, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 22 December 2023
Current Affairs 22 December 2023
CONTENTS Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita 2023 Context: The Lok Sabha approved three significant bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023, with the objective of comprehensively reforming India’s criminal laws. Union Home Minister, while introducing the bills, emphasized their purpose of replacing […]