Current Affairs Quiz 10 October 2023
PIB Summaries 10 October 2023
CONTENTS Udangudi Panangarupatti Context: Recently, Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ (palm jaggery/ gur) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Udangudi Panangarupatti: Uniqueness: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and Registration: Significance and Examples: Ownership and Proprietorship: Location of the Geographical Indications Registry: […]
Current Affairs 10 October 2023
CONTENTS RBI’s Proposed Six-Month Timeline for Wilful Defaulter Classification Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a recent draft proposed that lenders should classify a borrower as a wilful defaulter within six months of their account being declared a non-performing asset (NPA). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI’s Draft Highlights on Wilful Defaulters Timeline for Identification: Threshold for Assessment: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 October 2023
CONTENTS: Israel – Hamas Conflict Context: The unexpected and unprecedented assault launched by Hamas on Israel last Saturday resulted in the loss of around 700 lives, serving as a stark reminder of the unsustainable conditions in the occupied and blockaded Palestinian territories. This incident highlights the risks posed by non-state actors like Hamas to Israel, […]
Static Quiz 10 October 2023 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 09 October 2023
Current Affairs 09 October 2023
CONTENTS Global Internet Freedom in 2023 Context: According to a report by Freedom House (a Washington DC-based non-profit) on the state of Global Internet Freedom in 2023, there is a concerning trend of declining Internet freedom for the 13th consecutive year, with 29 countries experiencing a deterioration in the environment for human rights online. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
PIB Summaries 09 October 2023
CONTENTS SUGAM REC App Context: Recently, REC Limited, the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise launched a SUGAM REC mobile application. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About SUGAM REC App: What are 54EC Bonds (Capital Gain Bonds): Key Facts about REC Limited: PRIP Scheme Context: Recently, the union Minister of […]
Static Quiz 09 October 2023 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 October 2023
CONTENTS: Revisiting the Rail Gauge Debate Context: In India, the primary railway network operates on Broad Gauge (BG), with a width of 1.676 meters. However, specific projects, such as the rapid rail transport in Delhi, the high-speed line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and several metro rail systems in different parts of the country, are adopting […]