PIB Summaries 08 January 2024

CONTENTS Year-End Review of DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (2023) Context: Recently, the year-end-review of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the year 2023 was released. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of Initiatives and Achievements by DEPwD: […]
Static Quiz 08 January 2024 (Indian Economy)

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 January 2024

CONTENTS Structured Negotiation as a Boost for Disability Rights Context: Structured negotiation is a frequently used procedure for resolving disputes collaboratively and offering an alternative to litigation through the pursuit of solutions. In this context, it is proposed that the right moment has arrived for India to fully embrace and implement structured negotiation. Relevance: GS- […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 January 2024

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2024

CONTENTS Drug war: On use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance Background The adage “prevention is better than cure” holds valuable wisdom in medicine. However, blindly wielding this principle, particularly in the form of prophylactic antibiotic use, risks undermining the very purpose of treating patients – their recovery. This concern becomes even more dire when considering […]
Current Affairs 06 January 2024

CONTENTS New Regulations for Symbol Allocation to RUPPs Context: The Election Commission of India has implemented fresh regulations for the allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). To obtain symbols, these parties are now required to submit audited accounts from the past three financial years, expenditure statements from the last two elections, and […]
PIB Summaries 06 January 2024

CONTENTS Indian Toy Industry’s Remarkable Growth: A Case Study Analysis Context: According to a case study on “Success Story of Made in India Toys” released by the DPIIT, the Indian Toy industry witnessed a rise of 239% in exports (and decline in imports by 52%) in 2022-23 as compared to 2014-15. Relevance: GS III: Indian […]
Static Quiz 06 January 2024 (History)

Current Affairs Quiz 05 January 2024

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 January 2024

CONTENTS Constitutional Powers of Courts vis-a-vis CBI Investigations Context: Regardless of whether a CBI investigation is deemed suitable in a specific case, the public tends to place greater trust in this agency compared to other investigative bodies and state police. The CBI’s establishment is governed by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946, and while […]