Current Affairs 12 March 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Acknowledges Bail System Inefficacy Context: The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Satender Kumar Antil vs Central Bureau Of Investigation (2022), has brought attention to the inefficiency of India’s bail system. This acknowledgment underscores the urgent requirement for reforming bail laws to tackle systemic challenges within the criminal justice system […]
PIB Summaries 12 March 2024
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme Context The Union Cabinet extended the subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for up to 12 refills per year till the end of 2024-25. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme […]
Static Quiz 12 March 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 March 2024
CONTENTS Conservation Techniques for Sustainable Farming Context: To meet the needs of the growing global population, farmers encounter challenges like soil erosion and water depletion in traditional agriculture. Conservation Agriculture (CA) emerges as an eco-friendly solution, efficiently utilizing natural resources for sustainable farming. CA practices not only enhance revenue but also improve resource efficiency and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 March 2024
Current Affairs 11 March 2024
CONTENTS Election Commission’s Proposal to Amend Voter ID Rules Context: The Election Commission of India has urged the Union government to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and modify voter registration forms. The proposed changes aim to eliminate the necessity for voters to provide reasons for not linking their Aadhaar number with their […]
PIB Summaries 11 March 2024
CONTENTS Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Fellowships and Awards Context: Recently, the President of India presented Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Fellowships and Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 in New Delhi. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship: Prestigious Honour: Eligibility Criteria: Fellowship Benefits: Recommendation Process: Seat Expansion: Sangeet Natak […]
Static Quiz 11 March 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 March 2024
CONTENTS Limits on Election Campaign Spending Context: In the lead-up to the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, the then government launched a campaign featuring the slogan ‘India Shining.’ It was reported that approximately ₹150 crore was allocated for this campaign, making it one of the most substantial and controversial government-sponsored advertisement efforts at that time. Since […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 March 2024