PIB Summaries 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovation Context: Recently, union Minister for the Ministry of Science & Technology inaugurated Asia’s first health research-related “Pre-clinical Network Facility” under the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in Faridabad. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Overview Mission Achievements Key Initiatives India-CEPI Collaboration Ind-CEPI Mission […]
Static Quiz 19 July 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Trying Juveniles as Adults is not the Answer Context: In May, a speeding car allegedly driven by a teenager killed two young tech professionals in Pune. According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the adolescent was initially brought before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which granted him bail under […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 July 2024
Current Affairs 18 July 2024
CONTENTS Reconstitution of NITI Aayog Context: The Centre has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, incorporating 15 union ministers, including members from NDA allies and four full-time members, into the government think-tank. This reconstitution follows recent changes in the council of ministers, reflecting a renewed focus on policy-making and strategic planning. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
PIB Summaries 18 July 2024
CONTENTS BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat Context: The 2nd Retreat of the Foreign Ministers of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was held in New Delhi, amidst rising tensions and significant developments in Myanmar. India’s External Affairs Minister highlighted the importance of BIMSTEC addressing regional challenges internally, particularly in light […]
Static Quiz 18 July 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 July 2024
CONTENTS Choosing the Right Track to Cut Post-Harvest Losses Context: India is the world’s second-largest agricultural producer, but it ranks eighth in global agricultural exports, with only a 2.4% share. This disparity is due to factors like low productivity, failure to meet quality standards, and supply chain inefficiencies, including inadequate transportation and infrastructure, leading to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2024
Current Affairs 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Scientific Deep Drilling by Ministry of Earth Science Context: The Ministry of Earth Science has initiated a scientific deep drilling project of the Earth’s crust to a depth of 6 km, assisted by the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra. The project has already achieved drilling to a depth of 3 km. […]