Current Affairs Quiz 09 August 2024
Current Affairs 09 August 2024
CONTENTS Preamble Removed from new NCERT Textbooks Context: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recently removed the Preamble to the Constitution from select textbooks for Class 3 and 6, as issued in 2024. This decision aligns with NCERT’s broader educational strategy, which now prioritizes a comprehensive understanding of the Indian Constitution, […]
PIB Summaries 09 August 2024
CONTENTS National Coastal Mission Scheme Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed the Lok Sabha about the National Coastal Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions National Coastal Mission Scheme: Key Components: Implementation: The scheme is implemented by State Governments of Coastal States and UT Administrations, ensuring localized […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 August 2024
CONTENTS Change in Bangladesh, the Challenges for India Context: As events unfold rapidly in Bangladesh, it is also time to reflect on February 2009, when then-new Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faced a significant crisis shortly after taking office. The mutiny of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), a paramilitary force, ultimately failed, as Sheikh Hasina had just […]