PIB Summaries 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: A Reminder of Constitutional Undermining Context: The declaration of 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas serves as a poignant reminder of the period when the Constitution of India was undermined, particularly during the Emergency imposed in 1975. This observance reflects on the significance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional integrity. Relevance: […]
Static Quiz 17 July 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 July 2024
CONTENTS NATO: A Legacy of Conflict and Controversy Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), often criticized as one of the most notorious military alliances in history, marked its 75th anniversary in Washington recently, claiming to establish global peace. However, NATO’s actions have frequently resulted in spreading conflict across continents in its quest for supremacy. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 July 2024
The Toll that Extreme Heat Takes on Women
Context: Extreme heat has become the planet’s norm and is likely to persist for years. The year 2023 was the hottest on record, and temperatures in several parts of India during May-June 2024 were reported to be record-breaking. Women are disproportionately affected by extreme heat due to unequal power dynamics, gender norms, and unequal access to resources. This is […]
The Union Budget as Litmus Test of a Rethink or Stasis
Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget next week, on July 23. The Budget is more than a mere statement of government revenue and expenditure; it reflects the policy and politics of the ruling government. The recent general election focused on ‘bread and butter’ issues, contrasting with the aspirational and […]
About e-FAST India Initiative
Context: Recently, NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interevntions Dimensions of the Article: e-FAST India Initiative: The e-FAST (Electric Freight Aggregator, Scalable E-mobility and Technology) India Initiative was launched in September 2022 with the primary goal of […]
Plans to Boost Lighthouse Tourism Announced
Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced plans to boost lighthouse tourism under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. This announcement was made during a stakeholders meeting organized by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships in Vizhinjam, Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and […]
About Indian Flapshell Turtle
Context: The scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) on a mission to save an Indian flapshell turtle, whose shell cracked after an accident. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Indian flapshell turtle The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a fascinating freshwater species native to South Asia. Here are […]
About Rosewood Tree
Context: Recently, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has issued guidelines for its members involved in the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Rosewood Tree: Rosewood is a commercial term that encompasses various tropical hardwoods […]