PIB Summaries 11 December 2023
CONTENTS Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme Context: Recently, the Union Raksha Rajya Mantri informed Lok Sabha that 16 defence technologies have been successfully developed/realised under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: Empowering Indigenous Defence Technologies Initiative Overview: Objectives: Funding Support: Project Duration: National […]
Static Quiz 11 December 2023 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 December 2023
CONTENTS Calibrating a Strategy for India’s Future Growth Context: India’s growth for the fiscal year 2023-24 is currently estimated at 7% by the Reserve Bank of India, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have set it at 6.3%. Looking ahead, the IMF forecasts an annual growth of 6.3% up to 2028-29. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 December 2023
Current Affairs 09 December 2023
CONTENTS Constitutional Challenge: Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955 Context: A Constitution Bench, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of India, is currently adjudicating multiple petitions that challenge the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, […]
PIB Summaries 09 December 2023
CONTENTS Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) Context: Recently, the Ministry of Cooperation has introduced Model Bye laws aimed at revitalizing Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Purpose of Model Bye-Laws for PACS Structural Guidelines: Enhanced Economic Viability: Business Diversification: Expanded Business Activities: Inclusivity and Representation: Broadened Membership: Overall Objectives: About […]
Static Quiz 09 December 2023 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 December 2023
CONTENTS No Fait Accompli On Abrogation of Article 370 Context: Over five and a half years have passed since an elected government collapsed in Jammu & Kashmir, leading to the imposition of Governor’s rule and the suspension of the elected Assembly. This event marked a significant turning point, triggering the removal of Article 370, which […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 December 2023
Current Affairs 08 December 2023
CONTENTS Migrant Quota Cleared for J&K Assembly Context The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir: Pre-Abrogation Scenario Abrogation of Article 370 Setting up the Delimitation Commission […]