Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 April 2024
CONTENTS Income Inequalities Hamper Sustainable Growth Context: In the current fiscal year, the Indian economy is anticipated to achieve a 7.6 percent growth in real GDP, building upon the impressive growth rates of 9.1 percent in 2021-22 and 7.2 percent in 2022-23. This trend, coupled with the Prime Minister’s commitment to robust economic reforms during […]
Current Affairs 13 April 2024
Contents: AIIMS Study to test accuracy of HPV kits Context: As a first ever initiative, AIIMS, Delhi launches a project that aims to validate the made in India testing kits for the human papilloma virus (HPV), that causes cervical cancer. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) About Cervical Cancer: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 April 2024
PIB Summaries 13 April 2024
Contents: Festivals in India Focus: GS I- Festivals Why in News? The President of India greeted the people on the occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu, which are being celebrated on 13th and 14th April, 2024. About Vaishakhi: About Vishu: About Puthandu: About Bohag Bihu: ECI allows Home voting […]
Static Quiz 13 April 2024 (Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 April 2024
CONTENTS The Blurry Lines Between Wildlife ‘Capture’ And ‘Rescue’ Context: Rescue is defined as the act of saving or being saved from danger or difficulty. In the realm of wildlife, the term ‘rescue’ evokes a sense of optimism for the animal’s survival, the excitement of the operation, admiration for the skills of human responders, and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12th April 2024
What is AUKUS Alliance?
Context: The AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, is set to enter discussions for expanding its membership. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is AUKUS? Benefits of Nuclear Submarines for Australia: -Source: Live Mint
About the Fiscal Monitor Report
Context: Recently, in its Fiscal Monitor the International Monetary Fund said industrial policy initiatives pursued by the United States, Europe and other countries to steer innovation in certain sectors were no panacea to boost economic growth. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About the Fiscal Monitor Report Overview Key Facts about the International […]
About The Invasive Alien Species
Context: In a bid to manage the teeming population of invasive chital (spotted deer) in Ross Island the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration recently sought help from the Wildlife Institute of India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Invasive Alien Species: Invasive alien species, also known as invasive exotic species or […]