PIB Summaries 13 December 2023
CONTENTS AMRIT Technology Context: Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has shed light on the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission and the Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology (AMRIT). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: AMRIT Technology Overview About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges Exercise VINBAX-2023 Context: The Indian Armed […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 December 2023
CONTENTS Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Context: Less than a month after receiving approval from the UK drug regulator for Casgevy, a gene therapy designed to treat individuals aged 12 and above with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, the U.S. FDA has now granted approval for two gene therapies—Casgevy and Lyfgenia—to address sickle […]
Static Quiz 13 December 2023 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 12 December 2023
Current Affairs 12 December 2023
CONTENTS Supreme Court’s Article 370 verdict Context: The Supreme Court in a 5-0 unanimous ruling upheld the Centre’s abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Examining Jammu and Kashmir’s Sovereignty: Court Verdict The court assessed the argument that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) retained an element of sovereignty […]
PIB Summaries 12 December 2023
CONTENTS YUVAi Initiative Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has said that the program- ‘YUVAi- Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI’ will be featured at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About YUVAi Initiative: Program Phases: Gram Manchitra and mActionSoft Context: Recently, the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 December 2023
CONTENTS Harvest the Odisha Story to Ensure Food Security Context: As global leaders convene for COP28, the increasingly dire consequences of the climate crisis cast a somber shadow over the planet’s future, jeopardizing peace and prosperity. Unchecked climate change is anticipated to lead to a 20% increase in hunger and malnutrition, while global warming is […]
Static Quiz 12 December 2023 (Geography)
Current Affairs Quiz 11 December 2023
Current Affairs 11 December 2023
CONTENTS Climate Change Performance Index Context: Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024 was released on the sidelines of the ongoing COP28 at Dubai. India ranked 7th in this year’s Climate Change Performance Index, up one spot from the previous one. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: India’s Climate Action: Fourth Strongest […]