Current Affairs 07 March 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling on Parliamentary Privilege Context: In a recent development, the Supreme Court overturned a 25-year-old majority opinion in the P V Narasimha Rao v State (CBI/Spe) Case, 1998, commonly known as the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) bribery case. The SC clarified that parliamentary privileges do not shield lawmakers from prosecution […]
PIB Summaries 07 March 2024
CONTENTS Preserving Heritage through GI Tags Context: The traditional crochet lace craft of Narasapur in Andhra Pradesh, along with Majuli masks and manuscript painting in Assam, has been granted Geographical Indications (GI) tags. These tags play a crucial role in safeguarding these unique crafts against competition and decline, ensuring their cultural significance endures. The GI […]
Static Quiz 07 March 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 March 2024
CONTENTS On Magic Injections and Their Repercussions Context: In recent months, newspapers have consistently featured articles discussing the prevalence of ‘magic injections’ touted for their purported ability to ensure weight loss. These injections, containing the drug Semaglutide originally designed for treating Type 2 diabetes mellitus, have gained attention for their additional weight-loss effects. However, it’s […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 March 2024
Current Affairs 06 March 2024
CONTENTS India’s 3-Stage Nuclear Program Context: Recently, the Indian PM witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This is a historic milestone, marking entry into the vital second stage of India’s three stage nuclear program. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 06 March 2024
CONTENTS Project Seabird Context: The Defence Minister will inaugurate two big piers and seven towers with 320 homes for Navy officers and Defence civilians as part of Project Seabird at Naval Base Karwar in Karnataka. Relevance: GS III: Defence Project Seabird: India’s Naval Infrastructure Endeavor Overview: Historical Context: Scale and Components: Phases: Future Accommodations: Bharat […]
Static Quiz 06 March 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 March 2024
CONTENTS Insights from the Raisina Dialogue Context: The annual Raisina Dialogue, a prestigious forum jointly organized by the MEA and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) serves as a platform for global leaders to address urgent issues facing the international community, attracting around 2500 participants from 115 countries in the latest edition. With the theme ‘Chaturanga: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 05 March 2024