Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 August 2024
CONTENTS Broadening the Sports Base for Success in Olympics Context: India’s return of six medals from the recently concluded Paris Olympics can be described as underwhelming. The nation earned one silver and five bronze medals, a decline from the seven medals, including a gold and two silvers, achieved at Tokyo 2020. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 August 2024
Current Affairs 13 August 2024
CONTENTS World Biofuel Day Context: World Biofuel Day, observed on August 10, 2024, serves as an important occasion to promote non-fossil fuel energy solutions, highlighting biofuels as sustainable alternatives. This day also underscores significant government efforts to support the biofuel industry. Additionally, the commemoration honors a pivotal moment in history: the successful operation of an […]
PIB Summaries 13 August 2024
CONTENTS International Day of Indigenous People Context: Recently, International Day of Indigenous Peoples was observed on 9th August to promote advocacy for Indigenous rights. Relevance: Facts for Prelims International Day of Indigenous Peoples Global Facts about Indigenous Peoples East Timor Context: Recently, President Horta of Timor-Leste awarded President Droupadi Murmu the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, recognizing her contributions to public […]
Static Quiz 13 August 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 August 2024
CONTENTS The Top Court as Custodian of Liberties Context: The Supreme Court of India granting bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, after a prolonged period of detention, serves as a significant affirmation of its role as the protector of individual liberties. The Court, in a detailed articulation of its duties, emphasized that a constitutional […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2024
Current Affairs 12 August 2024
CONTENTS India Names Underwater Structures in the Indian Ocean Context: India has recently named three significant underwater structures in the Indian Ocean as Ashoka, Chandragupt, and Kalpataru. These names reflect the nation’s expanding role in marine science and its dedication to exploring and understanding this crucial body of water. The proposal for these names came […]
PIB Summaries 12 August 2024
CONTENTS Exercise Udara Shakti Context: Recently, the Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Udara Shakti: Sukhoi Su-30MKI Exercise Mitra Shakti Context: The Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will kick off their joint exercise, “Mitra Shakti,” at Maduruoya in Sri […]
Static Quiz 12 August 2024 (Polity)