Current Affairs 11 September 2023
CONTENTS: G20 Summit Concludes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday by handing over a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the bloc. Relevance: GS Paper – 2- Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the article: About G20: The […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 September 2023
Current Affairs 09 September 2023
CONTENTS Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023 Context: Recently, the awards for Swachh Vayu Survekshan (Clean Air Survey) 2023 were announced. The survey was conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023 Assessment Criteria The evaluation of cities in SVS 2023 is based on eight key parameters: Performance […]
PIB Summaries 09 September 2023
CONTENTS India’s PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at the 2023 RCI Conference Context: Recently, the 2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Conference was organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Tbilisi, Georgia where India showcased its PM Gatishakti National Master Plan. Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes Dimensions of the Article: About PM Gati Shakti: PM GatiShakti is based on […]
Static Quiz 09 September 2023 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 September 2023
CONTENT Before The Waters Rise Context: Intense rainfall and flooding have been documented across various north Indian states in recent months, shedding light on a concerning situation. Although India has established a robust early warning system (EWS) for cyclones, there are significant deficiencies in our capacity to issue flood alerts. As we confront the rising […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 September 2023
Current Affairs 08 September 2023
CONTENTS Heat Index Context: Earlier in August, Iran recorded a scorching heat index of 70 degrees Celsius (°C) in the coastal part of the country, a metric at which survival of life is unfathomable, if not impossible. The country had also declared public holidays on August 2 and 3 on account of “unprecedented heat,” Reuters reported. Relevance: […]
PIB Summaries 08 September 2023
CONTENTS Malaviya Mission Context: The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship recently launched the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme by the University Grants Commission at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interevntions Dimensions of the Article: About Malaviya Mission: About Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Poona Pact (1932): […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 September 2023
CONTENTS: Disappearing Languages, Vanishing Voices Context: English has served as a unifying factor among multilingual Indians since the era of British colonial rule. While English is widely used for communication in urban areas, it can pose challenges in remote rural regions. Regardless of the veracity of the story, the significance of a shared language is […]