EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Revamping the criminal justice system to fit the bill

  Source: The Hindu   Prelims:, IPC, CrPC, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, Indian Evidence Act, Directive Principles of State Policy etc Mains GS Paper II & IV: Government policies and interventions for development of various sectors, weaker sections of society and interventions for their development etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS …

[Mission 2024] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 11 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 …

Tuvalu

Mapping     Source: TOI  Context: Australia has made a historic agreement to provide climate refuge to citizens of Tuvalu, a Pacific nation facing the severe impacts of climate change, particularly rising seas.   About the agreement: The agreement, known as the Falepili Union, allows up to 280 Tuvalu citizens to reside, work, and study …

Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: WHO  Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an Operational Framework for constructing climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems. Framework is important to implement the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) goals.   What are climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems? Climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems are …

Pusa-2090

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has developed an improved rice variety, Pusa-2090, as an alternative to Pusa-44, associated with stubble burning. What is Pusa-44? It is a variety of rice, known for its high yield but longer maturity period, which contributes to post-harvest stubble burning, as …

Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities delivered two impactful judgments aimed at promoting accessibility and protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in India.   What is the Judgement about?  Government Office Accessibility Mandate: Government offices in non-accessible buildings must relocate services. Services should be moved …

Underwater Volcano Eruption

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI   Context: A new island has emerged near Japan’s Ogasawara island chain following an underwater volcano eruption in late October 2023. The island formed through phreatomagmatic eruptions triggered by the interaction of magma with seawater. What are phreatomagmatic eruptions?  Phreatomagmatic eruptions are volcanic events triggered by the interaction …

Leather puppetry

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: Leather puppetry, an ancient art form in Andhra Pradesh, is facing extinction.   What is Leather puppetry? It is an ancient art form that involves the use of puppets made from goat skin. Puppeteers craft puppets depicting characters from Hindu mythology, and performances often revolve around themes …

Climate Finance: ‘Loss and damage’ fund

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: TH  Context: In the face of the intensifying climate crisis, the focus has shifted towards the prominence of “adaptation” and “loss and damage” (L&D) in the climate crisis. Despite acceptance at COP 27, efforts to operationalize the L&D fund have faced significant challenges.   What is Climate …

EDITORIAL ANALYSIS  :    Acknowledge India’s economic successes too

  Source: The Hindu Prelims: Indian Economy(GDP, BOP, GVA, Economic reforms etc Mains GS Paper III: Indian economy and issues related to planning, mobilization of resources, Effect of liberalization on the economy etc   ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS In FY2023 India grew year-over-year (YoY) at 2%(seven point two), the fastest among major economies. In FY2024, the International …