Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 April 2024
CONTENTS Drop in Private Investments Context: The narrative thus far revolves around the persistent challenge of sluggish private investment, measured by the proportion of private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) to gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices, which has hindered the progress of the Indian economy. Private investment has steadily declined since 2011-12, prompting […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 April 2024
Current Affairs 20 April 2024
CONTENTS Department of Posts Opens Second Post Office Branch in Antarctica at Bharati Research Station Context: The Department of Posts has recently inaugurated a second branch of the post office at the Bharati research station in Antarctica, marking a significant development after almost four decades. Letters intended for Antarctica will now bear a new experimental […]
PIB Summaries 20 April 2024
CONTENTS DURGA-2 Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reported to be testing a prototype of its DURGA-2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray Gun Array) system. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About DURGA-2 Functionality: Advantages: Significance: Countries with Similar Systems: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Context: In the last 24 years, IRDAI steered the […]
Static Quiz 20 April 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 April 2024
CONTENTS Prioritising Scientific Research in India Context: With nearly a billion Indians engaging in the ongoing general election process, what are the priorities for scientists? Whom do they endorse, and what key issues do they hope their elected officials will address and enact? Scientists and other science enthusiasts (as seen in this article) advocate for […]
Current Affairs Quiz 19 April 2024
Current Affairs 19 April 2024
CONTENTS PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 Context: In a significant accomplishment, ISRO’s PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission successfully achieved near-zero debris in Earth’s orbit by converting the final stage into the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3). Instead of leaving debris in orbit after completing its mission, the POEM-3 was safely re-entered into the Earth’s atmosphere. Relevance: GS III: Science […]
PIB Summaries 19 April 2024
CONTENT Surya Tilak Project Context: The Surya Tilak Project, a remarkable endeavour, recently unfolded at Ayodhya, bringing sunlight to the forehead of Sri Ram Lalla. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Surya Tilak Project Description and Purpose Role of IIA Opto-Mechanical System Future Plans Maintenance and Challenges Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Establishment […]
Static Quiz 19 April 2024 (History)