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Swachh Bharat Mission as a ‘Game-Changer’ for Public Health

  Syllabus: Social Justice: Health Source: TOI  Context: A study published in the Nature journal by the International Food Policy Research Institute suggests that the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has led to a significant reduction in infant deaths by improving sanitation.   About SBM: Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched on October 2, 2014, to fulfil the vision of …

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Lothal

Source: IE Context:  A new study by IIT Gandhinagar has provided fresh evidence supporting the existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during the Harappan Civilization. The research reveals that the Sabarmati River, which now flows 20 km away, once ran close to Lothal, enhancing its significance as a major trade route. The study suggests …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 September 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

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 Munich Agreement

Source: IE Context: The Munich Agreement, was an accord between Germany, France, Italy, and Great Britain, allowing Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a region in Czechoslovakia with a large ethnic German population. This agreement, aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler to maintain peace in Europe, was strongly supported by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. However, …

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Ramon Magsaysay Award  

Source: IE Context: Hayao Miyazaki, a renowned Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has won the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award, recognized for his contributions to animated films that resonate across ages. His work is distinguished by its gentle, hand-drawn visuals and deep themes, including pacifism, environmentalism, and strong female characters. Miyazaki’s films, such as …

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Cyclone Asna

Source: TH  Context: Cyclone Asna, which formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat, moved towards Oman without causing a significant impact in the region. The cyclone, which originated from a deep depression, brought some rain and strong winds but caused no major damage or casualties.  

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Creation of five new districts in Ladakh

 Source: Th Context: The Union Home Minister announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—to improve governance. Currently, Ladakh has only two districts: Leh and Kargil. A committee will be formed to assess details such as boundaries and structures for the new districts. The decision follows demands for Statehood …

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Mass Wasting

 Source: Th Context: Frequent mass wasting in Tibet’s Sedongpu Gully, upstream of the Brahmaputra, has become a concern for India, especially the Northeast.   Since 2017, warming and seismic activity have triggered landslides, adding millions of cubic meters of debris to the Yarlung Tsangpo River, posing a risk of river choking and flash floods downstream …

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Centres Demand Autonomy for Classical Language Promotion

Syllabus: Arts and Culture  Source: Th  Context:  The centres for the promotion of classical languages Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia are demanding autonomy to improve their functioning.   What is the issue involved? Current System: Under the current system, these centres operate under the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, which requires pre-approval for …

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