PIB Summaries 12 September 2023
CONTENTS One Sun One World One Grid Context: A day-long conference on “Transnational Grid Interconnections for One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)” was recently held in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of the Environment, International Treaties and Agreements), GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests), GS-III: Industry and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 September 2023
CONTENTS Ridding India of Food Insecurity Context: India might be the world’s quickest expanding major economy, but it is also grappling with an escalating surge in food price inflation. The increase in food prices initially surged significantly in 2019 and has continued to rise in most subsequent years. In July of this year, the annual […]
Static Quiz 12 September 2023 (Geography)
India’s G20 Presidency Key Milestones
United Nations Global Stocktake Report
Context: The climate crisis became intricately entwined with the G20 summit in Delhi, especially in the conversations about clean energy, sustainable development, and the shared responsibility needed to prevent it. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: The recently released UN Global Stocktake Report must form the basis of negotiations to aid the discovery and adoption of […]
About Dark Patterns
Context: India’s recent actions to control deceptive e-commerce tactics, referred to as “dark patterns,” are a delayed yet commendable move. The government’s engagement with industry players and consumer advocacy organizations has culminated in the release of preliminary guidelines aimed at curbing dark patterns. This is open for public input by October 5, and is expected […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 September 2023
RBI, Banks Plan New Features To Boost CBDC Transactions
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is collaborating with financial institutions to incorporate fresh functionalities aimed at promoting the adoption of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), often referred to as the e-rupee. This information comes from six individuals who are knowledgeable about the situation. Relevance: GS3- Indian Economy Dimensions of the article: About […]
Apple Country Gets Ground Ready for Cannabis Cultivation
Context: Hemp refers to a botanical category of Cannabis sativa strains that are cultivated explicitly for industrial or medical purposes. While it is grown in certain regions of Himachal Pradesh, its cultivation is prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Relevance: GS2- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the article: About […]
Japan Keen to Deepen Defence Ties With India
Context: Recently, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized that Japan views India as a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific and is eager to foster stronger defense collaboration to enhance maritime security in the region Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of are article: India-Japan ties Economic Ties: A significant test of Japan’s reliability as a friend occurred in […]