PIB Summaries 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: A Reminder of Constitutional Undermining Context: The declaration of 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas serves as a poignant reminder of the period when the Constitution of India was undermined, particularly during the Emergency imposed in 1975. This observance reflects on the significance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional integrity. Relevance: […]
Static Quiz 17 July 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 July 2024
CONTENTS NATO: A Legacy of Conflict and Controversy Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), often criticized as one of the most notorious military alliances in history, marked its 75th anniversary in Washington recently, claiming to establish global peace. However, NATO’s actions have frequently resulted in spreading conflict across continents in its quest for supremacy. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 July 2024
Current Affairs 16 July 2024
CONTENTS NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023-24 Highlights Progress Context: The NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog has released its latest Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index for 2023-24, showing significant progress in sustainable development across states and union territories of India. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sustainable […]
PIB Summaries 16 July 2024
CONTENTS Plans to Boost Lighthouse Tourism Announced Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced plans to boost lighthouse tourism under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. This announcement was made during a stakeholders meeting organized by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships in Vizhinjam, […]
Static Quiz 16 July 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 July 2024
CONTENTS The Union Budget as Litmus Test of a Rethink or Stasis Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget next week, on July 23. The Budget is more than a mere statement of government revenue and expenditure; it reflects the policy and politics of the ruling government. The recent […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 July 2024
Current Affairs 15 July 2024
CONTENTS India’s Ambitious Airport Expansion Plan Context: India aims to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an anticipated eightfold increase in passenger traffic. This ambitious expansion involves both developing existing airstrips and constructing new airports across the country to accommodate the growing demand. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of […]