Current Affairs 02 March 2024
CONTENTS Ensuring Sustainable Support for Research and Development Funding Context: National Science Day, observed on 8th February each year, commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect and recognizes the invaluable contributions of scientists to India’s progress. The day emphasizes the pivotal role of science in fostering sustainable development. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]
PIB Summaries 02 March 2024
CONTENTS Exercise MILAN 2024 Context: Exercise MILAN 2024 recently concluded with the closing ceremony held aboard the INS Vikrant, marking the end of the Sea Phase off Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges MILAN 2024: 12th Edition of Multilateral Naval Exercise Introduction: Objective: Historical Background: Participating Nations: Two-Phase Structure: Exercise Samudra Laksamana Context: The third edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana […]
Static Quiz 02 March 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 March 2024
CONTENTS Indian Diplomacy: Leveraging Soft Power Context: In the present global geopolitical context, there is a notable transformation in the conventional measures of national power. Policymakers and diplomats are increasingly acknowledging the significance of soft power aspects in influencing international relations, redirecting their attention from pure military strength to factors such as cultural impact and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 March 2024
CONTENTS Protests Stress Need for Climate-Smart Agriculture Context: The ongoing agricultural demonstrations, initiated on February 13th, have already resulted in five fatalities and caused economic losses in Delhi amounting to 300 crores. Unfortunately, since 2020, farmer protests have become a recurring occurrence not only in Delhi and Punjab but throughout India. According to estimates from […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 February 2024
CONTENTS Indian Emigrants in War Zones Context: In its inaugural acknowledgment of such incidents, the government has officially recognized that individuals of Indian origin have been enlisted by the Russian Army and strategically positioned within the borders of Ukraine, which are currently under Russian control. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 February 2024
CONTENTS Transparent and Clean Political Funding Context: The Supreme Court’s decision on electoral bonds is a legal matter, and it is not necessary to provide any specific commentary on it. While respecting this decision, it is crucial to recognize that the introduction of electoral bonds has been a progressive measure in addressing the influence of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 February 2024
CONTENTS Phase III of the e-Courts Project Context: In the contemporary era dominated by digital advancements that have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, the judicial system faces the imperative of adapting and harnessing technology for the collective benefit of society. At the forefront of this transformative endeavor in India is the e-Courts Mission Mode […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 February 2024
Current Affairs 26 February 2024
CONTENTS Chinese Occupation of “Xiaokang” Border Defence Villages Raises Concerns Along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) Context: In a recent development, Chinese nationals have started occupying previously vacant “Xiaokang” border defence villages along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. Constructed by China in 2019, the presence of these villages has […]