Current Affairs 17 May 2024
CONTENTS Surge in Employment Generation Raises Debates in India Context: India has experienced a substantial increase in employment, witnessing the creation of over 80 million additional jobs from 2017-18 to 2022-23. This surge has ignited discussions regarding its root causes and the sustainability of this trend. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: […]
Static Quiz 17 May 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 May 2024
CONTENTS Can Political Parties be De-Recognised or De-Registered? Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) emphasized in its report on the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that star campaigners should set a positive example and not undermine societal harmony. This has sparked a discussion regarding the ECI’s authority to address MCC violations. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 May 2024
CONTENTS Social Media’s Impact on Indian Politics Context: This marks the first-ever social media-driven election in India, where social media platforms have provided avenues for diverse viewpoints beyond the reach of state influence, thereby creating cognitive dissonance with the government’s narrative. Notably, it is seen that a vast majority of the public are inclined to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2024
Current Affairs 15 May 2024
CONTENTS India Denies Child Labour Allegations Amid CECA Negotiations with Australia Context: The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has strongly rebutted accusations of child labor raised in a recent report by Australia’s Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth. These allegations come amidst ongoing negotiations between India and Australia for the Comprehensive Economic […]
PIB Summaries 15 May 2024
CONTENTS Green Hydrogen Context: Maiden India Pavilion at World Hydrogen Summit 2024, Netherlands showcases National Green Hydrogen Mission. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is Green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Advantages:
Static Quiz 15 May 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 May 2024
CONTENTS On the National Human Rights Commission’s Status Deferral Context: The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) received official notice late last week that its deferred status would persist for another year. The deferral, initially imposed by the sub-committee on accreditation (SCA) of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) for a […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 May 2024