Housewives Make Up Over 50% of India’s Female Suicides
Context: September 10 marked the observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, an initiative that was launched in 2003 with the goals of raising awareness about the critical issue, reducing societal stigma, and increasing overall awareness. Relevance: Dimensions of the article: World Suicide Prevention Day: The annual observance of this day serves to bring attention to various […]
About A Morocco Earthquake
Context: A significant seismic event (magnitude 6.8) occurred in Morocco, impacting regions that encompassed the Atlas Mountains and the renowned city of Marrakech. Earthquakes are infrequent in North Africa, and this particular one was characterized as the most powerful ever documented in the mountainous area. Relevance: Dimensions of the article: Location of Morocco: Morocco is […]
Outcomes of the G20 Summit 2023
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday by handing over a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the bloc. Relevance: GS Paper – 2- Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the article: About G20: The G20 Summit serves as an international […]
About The Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)
Context: As a component of the Indian government’s effort to regulate the retail prices of rice, wheat, and flour (atta), weekly electronic auctions are conducted. The 11th e-auction for the fiscal year 2023-24 took place on September 6, 2023. In this auction, a total of 2.0 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of wheat sourced from 500 […]
About The Eastern Economic Forum
Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, has departed for Russia to represent India at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which is currently underway in Vladivostok, a Russian port city. Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of the article: About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF): EEF 2023: About Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC):
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 September 2023
CONTENTS Secure and Fair 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 […]
PIB Summaries 11 September 2023
CONTENTS Eastern Economic Forum Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, has departed for Russia to represent India at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which is currently underway in Vladivostok, a Russian port city. Relevance: GS2- International Relations Dimensions of the article: About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF): EEF 2023: About Eastern […]
Static Quiz 11 September 2023 (Polity)
Current Affairs 11 September 2023
CONTENTS: G20 Summit Concludes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sunday by handing over a ceremonial gavel to Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the bloc. Relevance: GS Paper – 2- Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the article: About G20: The […]
About The Fujianvenator Prodigiosus
Context: Scientists recently said they unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur they named Fujianvenator prodigiosus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Fujianvenator Prodigiosus: Key Facts About the Jurassic Period: -Source: The Hindu