PIB Summaries 01 December 2023
CONTENTS GOBARdhan Scheme Context: In order to accelerate Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector through cross-sectoral linkages and promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among all stakeholders, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is organising a conference ‘SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference: Accelerating Waste to Wealth & Circular Economy’ Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the […]
Static Quiz 01 December 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 December 2023
CONTENTS Broadcast Regulation 3.0 – Commissions and Omissions Context: The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, unveiled by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in November, represents one in a series of efforts aimed at comprehensively regulating broadcasting. Relevance: GS- 2 GS- 3 Mains Question: Highlight the provisions of The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and justify how it presents an […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 November 2023
Current Affairs 30 November 2023
CONTENTS Rat-Hole Mining Context: The rescue operation for 41 workers trapped in the partially-collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand utilized two scientific mining methods, vertical drilling and auger (horizontal drilling), after 17 days of being trapped. The final phase of the rescue involved the use of rat-hole mining, a technique previously employed in Meghalaya. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 30 November 2023
CONTENTS Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Context: Recently, experts from research and academia highlighted the need for investment both from the government and industry in Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and the importance of leading experts in the field to work collaboratively towards India’s net zero targets through CCUS. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology […]
Static Quiz 30 November 2023 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 November 2023
CONTENTS: A Better Model – On the Model Code of Conduct Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which sets the guidelines for parties and governments during election campaigns, is well-intentioned but challenging to enforce. Its effectiveness relies heavily on the cooperation of parties and governments and the watchfulness of the Election Commission of India […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 November 2023
Current Affairs 29 November 2023
CONTENTS NASA to Train an Indian Astronaut for ISS Mission Context: US space agency NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a mission to the International Space Station by the end of 2024. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: NASA’s Collaborative Endeavor with ISRO: Training an Indian Astronaut for ISS Mission […]