Current Affairs 16 November 2023
CONTENTS Model Prison Act 2023 Context: The Union Home Secretary had sent a letter to all states and Union territories in May, 2023 which consisted of the ‘Model Prisons Act, 2023’. The letter was uploaded recently on the Union Ministry of Home Affair’s website. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prisons […]
PIB Summaries 16 November 2023
CONTENTS Picocystis Salinarum Context: Recently, a young researcher has divulged the secret of how the Picocystis Salinarum survives the harshest of conditions by resorting to physiological adaptation to highly saline-alkaline/hyperosmotic conditions. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Picocystis Salinarum Unique Features Sambhar Lake – Key Facts Asian Development Bank Context: Recently, India signed […]
Static Quiz 16 November 2023 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 November 2023
CONTENTS Life over Death/ Abolition of Death Penalty Context: It is disheartening that the parliamentary committee tasked with examining the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the proposed replacement for the IPC, did not recommend the abolition of the death penalty. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: Abolition of death penalty should form the core of any reform in justice system. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words). The Committee’s View on Death Penalty: Arguments Against Death Penalty: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 November 2023
Current Affairs 15 November 2023
CONTENTS Loss and Damage Fund Context: In light of the escalating climate crisis, the ‘Loss and Damage’ (L&D) fund and adaptation have recently come into focus. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Loss and Damage Fund: Addressing Irreversible Climate Consequences Genesis and Historical Accountability: COP 19 and Fund Inception: Subsequent Developments and Challenges: […]
PIB Summaries 15 November 2023
CONTENTS 5th Edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Context: Recently, 5th Edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue took place, where both countries highlighted progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation including defense, semiconductors, emerging technology, space, health etc. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Understanding 2+2 Meetings: A Diplomatic Framework Participation Dynamics: Enhanced Communication […]
Static Quiz 15 November 2023 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 November 2023
CONTENTS Remission of Diabetes, Desirable, but not Essential Context: The idea of reversing diabetes has gained significant popularity recently, with various commercial organizations capitalizing on this trend and making bold claims. It is crucial to carefully evaluate the advantages and disadvantages associated with the concept of diabetes reversal. Relevance: GS2-Health Mains Question: The idea of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 November 2023