[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 22 August 2023

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[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 21 August 2023

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[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 23 August 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 …

Niger

Mapping   Source: TH The African Union has suspended Niger from its institutions and activities due to the recent coup that overthrew the democratically elected president. The suspension will last until the restoration of constitutional order. In Niger, the military coup has led to the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum. The coup plotters have named General Abdourahamane Tchiani as …

Gondia, Gadchiroli to host Maharashtra’s 1st elephant reserve

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: The Print  Context: A preliminary proposal for the feasibility of establishing an elephant reserve in the Gondia-Gadchiroli region of east Maharashtra has been submitted in response to the frequent movement of elephants in the area. Given the frequent movement of elephants along the borders of Gondia, Gadchiroli, and Chhattisgarh, …

Pandemic Fund for Strengthening Animal Health System of India

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The G20 Pandemic Fund has approved a $25 million proposal from India’s Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD). The proposal focuses on “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.” The G20 Pandemic Fund, established during …

Market Coupling

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HBL Context: The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released a staff paper on implementing market coupling in India’s power sector. What is Market coupling? Market coupling is a process in the energy sector where bids from various power exchanges are matched to determine a uniform market clearing price for …

Advisory board on bank frauds

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Business Line  Context: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has reconstituted the advisory board on Banking and Financial Frauds (ABBFF), responsible for conducting initial examinations of bank frauds before recommending further investigation by agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The ABBFF’s authority encompasses examining the roles of officials …

Ninth Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: HT  Context: The Ninth Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference took place in Udaipur, India, and was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker. In his address during the valedictory session, Lok Sabha Speaker emphasized the importance of updating outdated laws to suit the current times and needs of the …

Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap Report

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: IE  Context: Poor countries burdened with heavy debts are compelled to rely on fossil fuels to generate revenue for repaying loans from richer nations, highlights the Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap report. The Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap report has been released by the anti-debt campaigner’s Debt Justice and partners in …

Multilateral Development Banks and issues with global financial safety institutions

GS2/GS3 Paper   Syllabus: International Institutions and their working   Source: IE  Context: The article discusses that in the absence of significant governance reform, global financial safety institutions such as World Bank and IMF are losing effectiveness. What are Multilateral development banks (MDB)? They are international financial institutions for the purpose of encouraging economic development in …

Renouncing Indian citizenship

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Citizenship   Source: TH  Context:  A growing number of Indians are relinquishing their citizenship, primarily seeking better economic opportunities and social security abroad.   What does Data show?  Over 15 lakh Indians have given up their citizenship in the past decade, with many heading to the United States. High-net-worth individuals are …

INSIGHTS IAS WEEKLY CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE : 31 July – 5 August 2023

  Dear Students, Our motto has always been to simplify your UPSC CSE preparation. In pursuance of the above objective, our team decided to improve the magazines further. The new and improved version of our Weekly CA Magazine has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are always listening …