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People are Supreme in a Democracy! | A message to the UPSC CSE 2022 Toppers by Shri Siddaramaiah, the Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka

        Dear Student,   We were truly honored that Shri Siddaramaiah, the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka graced the Felicitation Function for UPSC CSE 2022 Toppers with his esteemed presence and inspired the youth with his powerfully inspiring thoughts and words.   A true visionary and a leader in his field, Sir’s …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 13 July 2023

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

Ecuador

Mapping Source: TH The port city of Guayaquil in Ecuador (a route for cocaine trafficking from neighbouring Colombia to the United States and Europe) is grappling with a devastating battle for control among criminal gangs, leaving the country broken. The violence has escalated dramatically in recent years, making Ecuador the fourth most violent country in …

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

  Source: DTE   Context: Four tigers died within two months in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh, India. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve: The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is a protected area in Uttar Pradesh located on the India-Nepal border. It stretches mainly across the Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts. It is the only place in Uttar Pradesh where both Tigers and Rhinos can be …

Guillain-Barre syndrome

  Source: LM  Context: Peru has declared a state of national emergency due to a surge in cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a neurological disorder that can lead to paralysis. The country has witnessed an “unusual increase” in cases, prompting concerns about the strain on health services. The health minister expressed concerns about a potential shortage …

Brucellosis

  Source: TNIE  Context: A seven-year-old student from Kollam, India, has tested positive for Brucellosis, a bacterial infection that can spread from animals to humans. The girl was admitted to the hospital with symptoms including severe fever, increased platelet count, and a swollen face.   About Brucellosis: Brucellosis is commonly found in cattle, and humans …

Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB)

   Source: PIB  Context: Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar led a delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to attend the 11th meeting of the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) in Cartagena, Colombia.   About The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) (founded 2012; HQ: Seoul, South Korea): …

Shelf cloud

  Source: LM  Context: A viral video on social media shows the formation of spectacular clouds known as shelf clouds or Arcus clouds during heavy monsoon rains in Haridwar, India. The video, shared on Twitter, depicts a towering wall of clouds with a horizontal rotation. The authenticity of the video has not been independently confirmed. …

Sangam literature

  Source: TH  Context: The Tamil Nadu Text Book and Education Services Corporation has published a collection of ten idylls called Patthuppattu, one of the earliest Sangam poetry collections. The publication pays tribute to Ve. Swaminatha Iyer, dedicated himself to finding ancient palm leaf manuscripts containing Tamil literary works.    About Sangam Period: The Sangam period …

Kui language

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TNIE  Context: The state cabinet of Odisha has approved the recommendation to include the Kui language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of India.    Kui Language Kui language is a vernacular tribal language of Odisha. It is also referred to as Kandh, Khondi, Kanda, Kodu, Kuinga. It is a South-Eastern …

Human-Stray Dog conflict

  Source: TH Context:  The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear different perspectives to find a humane and long-lasting solution to conflicts between humans and stray dogs, particularly in the state of Kerala. The court was responding to a plea by the Kannur district panchayat to euthanize stray dogs deemed to be “suspected …

Musk calls Zuck a ‘cuck’

Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE The launch of Meta’s social media platform Threads led to heightened tensions between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Musk called Zuckerberg a “cuck” in a tweet, following a screenshot of a conversation between Zuckerberg and Wendy’s.  Ethical Issues: The ethical issues involved in Musk calling Zuckerberg a “cuck” include …

Moral atonement

GS Paper   4  Syllabus: Ethics   Source: TH, IE  Context: In the editorial article, Shashi Tharoor discusses the issue of colonial-era artefacts and the need for moral atonement alongside financial reparations.   What is Moral atonement? It refers to the act of acknowledging and taking responsibility for one’s moral wrongdoings or harmful actions and seeking …