Day: September 29, 2023

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[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 29 September 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 their …

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Sundarbans

Mapping   Source: DTE India and Bangladesh have signed an agreement to address climate-related loss and damage in the Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared between the two countries. This consensus calls for a joint stakeholder initiative to raise awareness of the Sundarbans’ climate challenges on the global stage. Despite contributing minimally to carbon …

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Lithium-ion battery fires

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: Lithium-ion battery fires, although relatively rare, can be intense and long-lasting. They are mainly caused by a phenomenon called “thermal runaway,” triggered by factors like internal failures (such as short circuits) or external damage. This can lead to a battery catching fire or even exploding. Using water …

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Green Ammonia

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB   Context: Recently, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu, India, successfully received and handled Green Ammonia Containers from Egypt. Green ammonia is ammonia that is produced using renewable energy and hydrogen from water electrolysis. This makes green ammonia production virtually carbon dioxide-free.

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Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Standard  Context: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has requested the government to increase the guaranteed pension amount under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) due to concerns that the current amount may not be attractive enough for potential subscribers  

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HIV Act

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: India Today  Context: The Supreme Court of India has directed the central and state governments to ensure the effective implementation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, also known as the HIV Act. The court also instructed all courts, tribunals, and …

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Qubit circuit

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Science Daily  Context: Researchers at MIT have made significant progress in developing a novel superconducting qubit architecture that can perform operations between qubits with much greater accuracy than previously achieved. They used a relatively new type of superconducting qubit called fluxonium, which has a longer lifespan than traditional superconducting …

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Sarna religious code

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: HT  Context: The Jharkhand Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister, urging the recognition of the ‘Sarna’ religious code for tribal communities in the state. The request for the Sarna code as a separate religious code in the next Census has been a long-standing demand of tribal groups, and …

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Iyal Vaagai farmer’s market in Coimbatore

Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Iyal Vaagai farmer’s market in Coimbatore is an initiative promoting sustainability and organic farming. It provides a platform for farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers (farm-to-table market), avoiding middlemen, and offers a wide range of organic products. Founded by Alageswari S as a 10-year-old environmental movement, the …

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Dr M S  Swaminathan: Father of India’s Green Revolution

GS1/GS3 Paper   Syllabus: Post-Independent India, Agriculture    Source: IE, TH, DTE  Context: Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (MS Swaminathan) (1925 to 2023) who passed away recently, played a crucial role in heralding the Green Revolution that helped India combat food insecurity   Timeline of Dr M S  Swaminathan’s life:   Key contributions of M S Swaminathan:   …

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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : From women’s reservation to gender equality

    Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Women reservation, Parliament, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Census, delimitation, Urimai Thogai scheme etc Mains GS Paper I & II: Social empowerment, development and management of social sectors/services related to Education and women empowerment etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Parliament passed the women’s reservation Bill, which provides one-third reservation for women in the …

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[COMPILATION] Insights Current Affairs, 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 Monthly CA Magazine: CURRENT AFFAIRS 30 has several features/changes: No more bullets in the index (a much-requested feature! Yes, we are …

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[MISSION 2024] Insights SECURE : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 29 September 2023

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2023: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday General Studies – 1   Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of …

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In a vibrant town surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, you found yourself leading a transformative highway expansion project. This ambitious endeavor demanded the relocation of an ancient place of reverence, a cornerstone of your community’s heritage. As an IPS Officer dedicated to maintaining law and order, you took charge of this complex task.

Topic: Case Study 7. In a vibrant town surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, you found yourself leading a transformative highway expansion project. This ambitious endeavor demanded the relocation of an ancient place of reverence, a cornerstone of your community’s heritage. As an IPS Officer dedicated to maintaining law and order, you took charge …

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