Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 August 2024
CONTENTS Counting the ‘Poor’ Having Nutritional Deficiency Context: The National Sample Survey Office recently published a comprehensive report from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES): 2022-23. Alongside the report, the unit-level data on household consumption expenditure (HCE) is accessible to the public. Relevance: GS3- Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it. Mains Question: Implementing nutritional […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 August 2024
Current Affairs 06 August 2024
CONTENTS Innovative Breakthroughs in Rice and Wheat Cultivation Context: Agricultural scientists and policymakers have been focused on developing sustainable farming techniques for rice and wheat that minimize water usage and eliminate the need for burning straw or extensive land preparation. Recent advancements have led to the creation of new rice and wheat varieties that are […]
PIB Summaries 06 August 2024
CONTENTS Resumption of Tur Dal Imports from Mozambique Following Disruption Context: India has resumed importing Tur dal (Pigeon pea) from Mozambique following a temporary halt caused by disruptions from an “anti-India” group. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Tur Dal (Pigeon Pea) in India Characteristics of Tur Dal Climatic Requirements for […]
Static Quiz 06 August 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 August 2024
CONTENTS The Issue of Institutional Violence, Addressing it Context: India’s electoral system reveals a striking contrast. In the world’s largest democratic exercise, 642 million voters participated, with women making up more than half. Yet, in a nation where 90 rapes are reported daily, few of the 2,823 election candidates prioritized women’s safety in their agendas. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 05 August 2024
Current Affairs 05 August 2024
CONTENTS Widespread Ransomware Disruption in Indian Banking Sector Context: A significant ransomware attack has recently compromised the operations of approximately 150-200 cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) pinpointed the source of the disruption to C-Edge Technologies Ltd., a collaborative enterprise between Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. […]
PIB Summaries 05 August 2024
CONTENTS Green National Highway Corridors Project Context: The Government of India and the World Bank have recently finalized an agreement to launch the Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP). This initiative, supported by a USD 500 million loan, aims to develop eco-friendly highway corridors in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS […]
Static Quiz 05 August 2024 (History)