Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 5 September 2024
Contents: Gap between Allocations for Health and Outcomes in Indian States Context: The article discusses the gap between budget allocations for health infrastructure under two major Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)—Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and Human Resources for Health and Medical Education (HRHME). Relevance: General Studies Paper II – Governance Mains […]
Current Affairs Quiz 05 September 2024
Current Affairs 05 September 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Inquiry into Open Prisons Context: The Supreme Court of India has issued a mandate to several states and Union Territories, requiring them to submit detailed reports on the operations of open prisons. This order is a response to escalating concerns about overcrowding in traditional prisons, highlighting the need for transparency and effectiveness […]
PIB Summaries 05 September 2024
CONTENTS Digital Agriculture Mission Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Shri of India approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Digital Agriculture Mission Key Components of the Digital Agriculture Mission […]
Static Quiz 05 September 2024 (Indian Economy)
Global Migration and Religious Influence
Context: A recent report by the Pew Research Center, titled “The Religious Composition of the World’s Migrants,” draws from United Nations data and 270 censuses and surveys to analyze migration trends. The findings reveal that in 2020, over 280 million people, accounting for 3.6% of the global population, were classified as international migrants. The study […]
About The Thanjavur Veena
Context: Thanjavur Veena is the first musical instrument in the country to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Thanjavur Veena Construction Details Types of Veena -Source: The Hindu
About Digital Bus Initiative
Context: The Digital Bus initiative has so far impacted over three lakh beneficiaries, spread across several states across India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Digital Bus Initiative Objectives of the Digital Bus Features of the Digital Bus Educational Focus -Source: The Hindu
New Regulation in India’s Gold Market
Context: India is poised to introduce mandatory hallmarking for 9-karat gold jewelry. This regulatory change is driven by the increasing consumer demand for more affordable gold options. The hallmarking requirement is intended to guarantee the quality of the jewelry and safeguard consumers within the rapidly expanding gold market. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of […]
De-hyphenating the production of Rice and Wheat
Context: Recently, the policymakers called for de-hyphenating the production of rice and wheat due to changes in their production and consumption. While rice production has experienced a surplus, wheat production has not kept pace with rising demand, leading to a significant shortfall. This shift in agricultural focus aims to address the imbalance and optimize resource […]