EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Move towards e-FIR, but with caution

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Supreme Court, FIR, e-FIR, Law Commission of India, Adhar, IT Act 2000, etc Mains GS Paper I and II: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies, Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Law Commission of India, in Report No. 282, recommended that “in cases where …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : A telco double dip attempt that threatens Net neutrality

    Source: The Hindu   Prelims: Governance, digital India, Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 etc Mains GS Paper III: Digital India, cybercrime, Important aspects of governance(e governance, accountability)etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) invited a comprehensive consultation on the need and possible mechanisms for regulation of Over-The-Top (OTT) services. …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Giving the urban Indian a better life

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims: CO2, SDG, Air pollution, air pollutants, GRAP, Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease etc Mains GS Paper II: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,Solar energy and its use in different sectors particularly agriculture etc.   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The theme of World Cities Day (October 31) this year was “Financing …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope

    Source: The Hindu Prelims: current events of national and interventions importance(Mapping of Island of Principe Biosphere Reserve, Sao Tome and Principe, UNESCO, Biosphere reserves etc Mains GS Paper III: Conservation of Environment, Biodiversity and Environment(Environmental Pollution and pollutants and degradation)   NEWS HIGHLIGHTS The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and the …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 9 November 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 …

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Mapping Source: IE Context: The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project faced a setback when a landslide blocked the only functional diversion tunnel and stopped the flow of water downstream of the dam into the Subansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project It is a run-of-river dam that aims to generate 2,000 MW of power by harnessing the potential of …

WHO hails tuberculosis (TB) management in India

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India’s efforts in tuberculosis (TB) management have received international recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) in their ‘Global TB Report 2023.’   India’s Achievements: 16% reduction in TB incidence from 2015 to 2022, nearly double the global decline rate of about 8% TB mortality in India has …

Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: Prior to the Electoral Bond Scheme, the Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme, established by the UPA government in 2013, regulated corporate and individual donations to political parties, emphasizing transparency.   Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme: Introduced in 2013. Open to companies registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, …

Geoglyph

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in Telangana, with the unearthing of a 3,000-year-old geoglyph in the form of a circular design near Mudichu Thalapalli in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district.   What is Geoglyph? A geoglyph is a large, intricate design or motif created on the ground’s …

Pauradhwani program

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)   Source: TH  Context: The Kerala State Literacy Mission (KSLM) is launching the ‘Pauradhwani’ program in Ernakulam and eight other districts to shape informed and independent citizens.   Aim: This program aims to instil scientific aptitude, independent thinking, secularism, democratic spirit, constitutional values, and awareness about rights among the population. …

LEAP AHEAD initiative: Launched by STPI for startups

GS3/GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Economy/ Governance   Source: PIB  Context: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the LEAP AHEAD initiative, a collaborative effort between the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR, aimed at supporting and accelerating the success of tech startups in India.   About …

Sansad TV: India-Bangladesh relations

       Introduction: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated three Indian-assisted development projects through video conferencing. These projects are being implemented with the assistance of India. These projects will boost communication and energy security in the region. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed gratitude to Indian …

[COMPILATION] Static Quiz – October 2023

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