Static Quiz 24 January 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 January 2024
CONTENTS The Truth About India’s Booming Toy Exports Context: India’s toy industry, though small in scale, has been a significant topic in policy discussions spanning the era of the “permit license raj” to the current ‘Make in India’ initiative. According to a recent official press release, between 2014-15 and 2022-23, toy exports surged by 239%, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 January 2024
CONTENTS One Nation, One Election Context: In September 2023, the Union Government established a ‘High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election,‘ with former President of India, Ramnath Kovind, as its chairman. Given that the outcomes of this initiative could potentially reshape the foundations of our democratic framework and reconfigure the federal structure, it is […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 January 2024
CONTENTS Curbs on Financing of Civil Society Bodies Context: In less than a year after suspending the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), the Government of India has now revoked its FCRA license. The rationale behind this action—associating CPR’s publications with current affairs programming, which is prohibited for an entity using FCRA funds—seems absurd. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 January 2024
CONTENTS Traditional Indian Medicine Goes Global Context: The global dissemination of Traditional Indian Medicine is currently experiencing a significant transformation under the leadership of the Ministry of Ayush, marking a pivotal shift in merging ancient wisdom with contemporary healthcare practices. Ayush, emphasizing the body’s innate healing capabilities and the equilibrium of mind, body, and consciousness, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 20 January 2024
Current Affairs 20 January 2024
CONTENTS Jallikattu Context: Recently, Alanganallur Jallikattu was inaugurated in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is Jallikattu? Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil culture? Why has Jallikattu been the subject of legal battles? So, is it legal or banned now? -Source: The Hindu Cabo Verde Achieves Malaria-Free Status […]
PIB Summaries 20 January 2024
CONTENTS Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High schools in Targeted Areas Context: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently issued instructions for Residential Private Schools interested in joining SHRESHTA Scheme Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes About SHRESHTA The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High […]
Static Quiz 20 January 2024 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 19 January 2024