MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES JUNE 2024 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS June 2024 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
Overview of Hannibal Directive
Context: According to a recent report the Israeli military reportedly employed the Hannibal Directive during the October 7 attack by Hamas. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Overview of Hannibal Directive Origin and Response Criticism -Source: Indian Express
Shield-Tail Snake
Context: Recently, researchers have discovered a new species of a shield-tail snake in the Meghamalai-Munnar landscape of the Western Ghats. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Newly Discovered Shield-tail Snake: Uropeltis caudomaculata Key Characteristics of Shield-tail Snakes -Source: The Hindu
Current Affairs Quiz 12 July 2024
Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme
Context: DRDO sanctions seven new projects to the private sector under Technology Development Fund scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: Empowering Indigenous Defence Technologies Initiative Overview: Objectives: Funding Support: Project Duration: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Study Reveals Microdroplets of Water Can Break Down Minerals into Nanoparticles
Context: A recent study published in the journal Science has revealed that microdroplets of water have the ability to break down minerals into nanoparticles. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study What are Nanoparticles? -Source: The Hindu
Draft Digital Competition Bill
Context: In February 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) established the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) to consider the need for a specific law governing competition in digital markets. After extensive discussions, the CDCL determined that the existing Competition Act, 2002, which operates on an ex-post framework (addressing issues after they arise), should […]
Importance of Census for Addressing Discrimination
Context: Peter Drucker’s quote, “Only what gets measured gets managed,” underscores the need for collecting data on group identities to effectively tackle discrimination. This is crucial for informed policymaking and fostering inclusive development. For instance, the lack of racial data in Germany’s census puts Black communities at a disadvantage. In response, the Afrozensus survey initiated […]
Menstrual Leave Policies
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for female employees. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Menstrual leave? State of Menstrual Leaves in India Arguments Against Menstrual Leave: Global Menstrual Leave Policies: -Source: The Hindu
Current Affairs 12 July 2024
CONTENTS Menstrual Leave Policies Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for female employees. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Menstrual leave? State of Menstrual Leaves in India Arguments Against Menstrual Leave: Global Menstrual Leave Policies: -Source: The Hindu Importance of Census […]