Current Affairs 19 January 2024
CONTENTS Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes Context: The central government has disbursed incentive amount of Rs 4,415 crore under its flagship Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for as many as eight sectors. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Update: Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Overview: Performance Evaluation of PLI […]
PIB Summaries 19 January 2024
CONTENTS e-SAKSHI Application Context: Recently, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: e-SAKSHI Application Overview: Key Benefits: MPLAD Scheme: MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in […]
Static Quiz 19 January 2024 (History)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 January 2024
CONTENTS Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 Context: The recent Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) focuses on a crucial demographic segment essential for India’s demographic dividend – the 14-18-year-olds residing in rural areas. It validates a positive trend, indicating an encouraging increase in students progressing to secondary education. Relevance: GS2- Education Mains Question: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 January 2024
Current Affairs 18 January 2024
CONTENTS Anganwadi Workers Strike in Andhra Pradesh: Invocation of ESMA by State Government Context: Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh are on strike, seeking improved wages and benefits. The State government has responded by invoking the Essential Services and Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1971, imposing a six-month ban on their strikes due to the perceived impact on […]
PIB Summaries 18 January 2024
CONTENTS Prime Minister Attends 58th All India Police Conference: Context: The Prime Minister recently participated in the 58th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of PM’s Address at Police Conference: Issues Associated with Police Forces: Recommendations […]
Static Quiz 18 January 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 January 2024
CONTENTS The Fading Role of Universities in Society Context: The directive from the University Grants Commission (UGC) instructing universities and colleges across the country to display the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao logo on their premises is viewed as another effort to limit academic freedom, already under threat. Previously, institutions were directed to engage in activities […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 January 2024