Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 August 2024
CONTENTS The Relevance of Pumped Storage Projects Context: The Union Budget for 2024-25 promised a new policy to promote pumped storage projects for electricity storage, aiming to smoothly integrate the increasing share of renewable energy, which is inherently variable and intermittent. Relevance: GS3- Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Infrastructure- Energy Mains Question: Discuss the principle of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 August 2024
Current Affairs 01 August 2024
CONTENTS Surge in Tax Concessions for Political Donations Context: Recent financial data shows a notable increase in tax concessions for donations to political parties, with nearly Rs 4,000 crore granted in the fiscal year 2022-23. This rise underscores the growing trend of using tax deductions to support electoral funding and highlights broader shifts in political […]
PIB Summaries 01 August 2024
CONTENTS NITI Aayog’s 9th Governing Council Meeting Discusses India’s Development Vision for 2047 Context: In the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by the Prime Minister, leaders from 20 states and 6 union territories gathered to discuss the “Viksit Bharat @2047” theme. The meeting aimed to establish a comprehensive framework for India’s progress […]
Static Quiz 01 August 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 August 2024
CONTENTS Small Modular Reactors and the Cost of Proliferation Resistance Context: Nuclear energy plays a crucial role in the global energy mix as it awaits the development and advancement of other renewable energy technologies, while fossil fuel sources, particularly coal, remain relevant and more affordable. It is in this context that the Indian government plans […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 July 2024
Current Affairs 31 July 2024
CONTENTS Celebrating the 4th Anniversary of NEP 2020 Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Education celebrated the 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with a week-long campaign called “Shiksha Saptah.” This campaign is designed to promote and celebrate the achievements and objectives of NEP 2020. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the […]
PIB Summaries 31 July 2024
CONTENTS National Mission for Manuscript Context: Recently the Ministry of Culture and Tourism shed light on the achievements made in the National Mission for Manuscripts and National Culture Fund. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Mission for Manuscripts National Culture Fund (NCF) ISTIC-UNESCO Context: The International Science, Technology, and Innovation Centre for […]
Static Quiz 31 July 2024 (Geography)
