Current Affairs 28 September 2024
CONTENTS Maritime Disputes in East Asia Intensify Context: Maritime East Asia, including the East and South China Seas, has emerged as a critical zone of intensified geopolitical tensions. The region involves several nations disputing territorial claims, notably China’s assertive stance on the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, controlled by Japan, and expansive claims […]
PIB Summaries 28 September 2024
CONTENTS PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India virtually launched three Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and a High Performance Computing (HPC) system for weather and climate research. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About PARAM Rudra Supercomputer: What is a High-Performance Computing (HPC) System? What is National Supercomputing Mission […]
Static Quiz 28 September 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 September 2024
Contents: Keep the Fire of the Self-Respect Movement Going Context: The article commemorates the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, an emancipatory effort started in 1925. The movement, led by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar), aimed to empower communities to challenge social hierarchies and advocate for social justice and gender equality. Though associated with the Dravidian Movement, it […]
About The Dispute Resolution Scheme
Context: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced the Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS), 2022, as a streamlined and efficient platform for taxpayers to resolve their income tax disputes. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dispute Resolution Scheme Eligibility Criteria Dispute Resolution Committees (DRCs) -Source: The Hindu
Asia Power Index
Context: India ranked third in the annual Asia Power Index, released by an Australian think tank. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Asia Power Index: Structure of the Index: The index is divided into two key determinants: Resource-Based Determinants: Influence-Based Determinants: Power Scoring: -Source: Times of India
Exostoma sentiyonoae Overview
Context: Recently, A new species of glyptosternine catfish- Exostoma sentiyonoae, has been discovered in the Dzuleke River, a tributary of the Barak River in Nagaland. Relevance: Species in News Exostoma sentiyonoae Overview: Barak River System: -Source: The Hindu
India Joins Minerals Security Finance Network
Context: India has recently formalized its membership in the Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN), a collaborative effort led by the United States to bolster international cooperation and secure supply chains for critical minerals. This announcement came from the US State Department during the UN General Assembly and included a pact signed by 14 countries along […]
Addressing the Plastic Waste Crisis in the Himalayan Region
Context: The Himalayan region, renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty, is currently grappling with an escalating plastic waste problem. In response, the “The Himalayan Cleanup (THC)” initiative was launched in 2018, uniting volunteers annually to collect and analyze waste, aiming to pinpoint its origins. A key strategy to combat this crisis involves implementing Extended Producer […]
Supreme Court Mandates School Safety Guidelines Implementation
Context: The Supreme Court has recently mandated the implementation of the Centre’s 2021 Guidelines on School Safety and Security across all schools. This directive follows an unfortunate incident involving the sexual assault of two schoolgirls in Badlapur, Maharashtra. Additionally, the Supreme Court has tasked the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) with overseeing […]