Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 July 2024
CONTENTS India and the Plastic Waste Problem Context: India, like many large economies, grapples with a significant plastic waste issue. A 2020-21 report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates that the country generates four million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, only about 25% of this waste is recycled or treated, with the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 July 2024
CONTENTS A New Push in the Bay of Bengal Context: India recently hosted the second BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New Delhi. This event aimed to provide an informal platform for discussions on enhancing cooperation and accelerating actions in areas such as security, connectivity, trade, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 July 2024
Current Affairs 26 July 2024
CONTENTS Financial Support for Amravati, Andhra Pradesh Context: Recently, the Finance Minister announced Rs 15,000 crore in financial support for Andhra Pradesh to build its capital city, Amravati, and boost other development activities in the state. This has brought back focus on Amravati, a site of immense historical and spiritual significance in Andhra Pradesh that […]
PIB Summaries 26 July 2024
CONTENTS Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum to Open for Visitors Context: The Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum is set to open for visitors. Nestled between Sunder Nursery and Humayun’s Tomb in Nizamuddin, Delhi, this museum promises to offer visitors a unique insight into the life and times of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun. […]
Static Quiz 26 July 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2024
CONTENTS India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem Context: On July 13, three workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation in an unauthorized coal mine located in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district. According to officials, these workers were operating in a mine near Bhet village in Thangadh taluka without helmets, masks, or any other safety gear. The first information […]
Current Affairs Quiz 25 July 2024
Current Affairs 25 July 2024
CONTENTS MEA’s Development Assistance Plans in Union Budget 2024-25 Context: In the recently announced Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has outlined its development assistance plans, focusing on strategic partners and neighbouring countries. This initiative aims to promote regional connectivity, cooperation, and stability in line with India’s Neighbourhood First Policy. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 25 July 2024
CONTENTS Economic Survey 2023-24 Context: Recently, Economic Survey 2023-24 was tabled in Parliament by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Economic Survey Highlights Chapter 1: State of the Economy – Steady as She Goes Chapter 2: Monetary Management and Financial Intermediation – Stability is the […]