Current Affairs 16 March 2024
CONTENTS Human Development Index Context: India’s ranking on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) improved by one position in 2022 to 134 out of 193 countries ranked compared to 135 out of 191 countries in 2021.Switzerland has been ranked number one. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: The Human Development Index […]
PIB Summaries 16 March 2024
CONTENTS Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 Context: The Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) is introduced by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, specifically targeting the electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 Electric Vehicles (EVs): […]
Static Quiz 16 March 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 March 2024
CONTENTS The TEPA with EFTA is a Major Breakthrough Context: Earlier this week, India took a significant step by signing a trade agreement with four European countries, signaling a fresh direction in its policy stance. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members—Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein—is noteworthy […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 March 2024
Current Affairs 15 March 2024
CONTENTS France Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution Context: Recently, French lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a bill to enshrine abortion rights in France’s constitution, making it the only country to explicitly guarantee a woman’s right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy. The approved bill amends Article 34 of the French Constitution, explicitly stating that “the law determines the […]
PIB Summaries 15 March 2024
CONTENTS National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE) Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE), under the ‘One Health’ approach. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE): Aim: […]
Static Quiz 15 March 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 March 2024
CONTENTS India, Mauritius Forge Strategic Ties Context: The joint inauguration of projects supported by India in Agalega island of Mauritius highlights a growing concern to adapt and innovate strategic approaches. These endeavors aim not only to bolster economic and commercial ties but also to reinforce surveillance and security in the Indian Ocean Area. The virtual […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 March 2024