UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24 August 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. …
Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister for Civil Aviation introduced new guidelines for seaplane operations in India. The guidelines aim to integrate seaplanes into India’s aviation sector, creating jobs and promoting economic growth. Key points include: UDAN 5.4: Launching fresh bids for routes to improve connectivity. Seaplane Guidelines: Incorporate seaplanes under the Non-Scheduled Operator …
Syllabus: Environmental Conservation/ Government Policies and Intervention The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a central government initiative to provide piped water to every rural household by 2024, was launched in 2019. Key Achievements Over 77% of rural households in India now have piped water connections, a significant leap from the 2019 baseline of 17%. States Achieving …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 August 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 …
Source: IE Context: Malaysia has revised its controversial “Orangutan diplomacy” policy, initially proposed by the Plantation and Commodities Minister. The original plan suggested gifting critically endangered orangutans to countries that purchase Malaysian palm oil, inspired by China’s “panda diplomacy.” However, this approach faced significant backlash from wildlife conservationists, who criticized it as hypocritical and harmful, …
Syllabus: Economy Source: BS Context: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed concern over the rapid expansion of e-commerce in India, highlighting potential social disruptions and questioning predatory pricing by giants like Amazon. What is E-Commerce? E-commerce (electronic commerce) refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the Internet, along with the …
Syllabus: Issues Related to Women Source: TH, IE Context: On August 22, the Kerala High Court ordered the state to submit the entire Hema Committee report, including redacted sections, in a sealed cover. This follows a PIL demanding criminal action against offenders named in the report. Released on August 19, four-and-a-half years after its submission, …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 August 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. …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister launched a pilot program to transform 60 Fair Price Shops (FPS) into Jan Poshan Kendras, which will offer nutrition-rich food items and additional income for FPS dealers. This initiative, part of the government’s first 100 days program, aims to improve food security, curb malnutrition, and increase transparency. Alongside this, several …
Source: HT Context: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) criticized United World Wrestling’s rules for penalizing athletes for failing a second-day weigh-in, calling them “draconian.” However, CAS denied Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat any relief after she was disqualified for being 100 grams over the weight limit on the second day of the 50kg wrestling …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 August 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. …
Source: IE Context: The Dhangar community in Maharashtra, a nomadic group of shepherds are seeking recognition of their traditional grazing routes through forests. They have also long advocated for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Their recent protest called for “grazing corridors” to allow them to continue their traditional herding practices without being penalized for encroaching on …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: Indiaspora Context: A BCG and Indiaspora report highlights that, despite being only 1.5% of the U.S. population, Indian Americans have made significant contributions to American society. The United States has a four million-plus strong Indian diaspora, the second-largest immigrant group in the US. The high-achieving Indian Americans have gained attention like …
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Syllabus: International Relations Source: Indian News Network Context: On August 17, India hosted the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS), proposing a ‘Global Development Compact’ to share its development experiences with other developing countries. What is Global South? The Global South includes countries often termed “developing” or “underdeveloped,” distinct from the richer Global …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 August 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. …
Source: TH Context: For the first time, Indian Railways is set to develop a master clock system to synchronize time across its entire network, addressing issues with the current manual time-keeping method. This initiative arose due to difficulties in investigating rail accidents caused by time mismatches across different systems and applications. The existing system involves …
Syllabus: International Relation Source: IE Context: Japan’s Foreign Minister, Kamikawa Yoko, highlights the deep historical ties and democratic values shared between Japan and India. Kamikawa’s visit to India aims to strengthen the “Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership” in key areas like defense, economics, people-to-people exchanges, and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). Key points …
Syllabus: Social Justice: Poverty Source: TH Context: The UN General Assembly has launched the “Multidimensional Vulnerability Index” (MVI), a new tool to help small island and developing nations access low-interest financing. Though use is voluntary, the UN urges its adoption What is Vunerability? Vulnerability refers to the susceptibility of individuals or groups to harm …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19 August 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. …
