Current Affairs Quiz 17 September 2024
Current Affairs 17 September 2024
CONTENTS Simultaneous Elections in India Context: As per the government official, the concept of simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, referred to as “One Nation, One Election” will be implemented within the current term of the present government. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About ‘one-nation, one- election’ Historical […]
BHASKAR Platform Overview
Context: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform BHASKAR. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions BHASKAR Platform Overview Purpose and Functionality Key Features
New Initiatives Launched at PMMSY’s 4th Anniversary
Context: On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced a range of new initiatives aimed at transforming the fisheries sector. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has […]
Rights of Future Generations Must Guide Climate Debate
Context: As the United Nations prepares for the Summit Of The Future (September 22-23, 2024), the rights of future generations have emerged as a critical theme in the global climate discourse. This perspective shifts the focus towards ensuring that the actions of present generations do not harm the ability of future generations to live in a sustainable […]
Adapting to the Complexities of Climate Change
Context: Mission Mausam, a recently approved weather preparedness initiative by the Indian government, aims to address the increasing unpredictability of weather events due to climate change. This initiative follows the National Monsoon Mission and seeks to improve weather forecasting and climate resilience through advanced technology and indigenous research. Relevance: General Studies Paper III (Environment and Climate Change) Mains […]
Challenges Surrounding the Surrogacy Act
Context: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, along with the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Act, has sparked several concerns regarding its constitutional validity. The core issues involve the prohibition of commercial surrogacy and the limitations imposed on payments to women acting as surrogates. The ongoing Supreme Court cases challenge aspects of the Act, focusing on ethical, legal, and medical […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES AUGUST 2024 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS August 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 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 September 2024
Contents: Challenges Surrounding the Surrogacy Act: Re-evaluating Compensation and Ethical Concerns Context: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, along with the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Act, has sparked several concerns regarding its constitutional validity. The core issues involve the prohibition of commercial surrogacy and the limitations imposed on payments to women acting as surrogates. The ongoing […]
PIB Summaries 17 September 2024
CONTENTS Boosting India’s Blue Economy: New Initiatives Launched at PMMSY’s 4th Anniversary Context: On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced a range of new initiatives aimed at transforming the fisheries sector. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions […]