PIB Summaries 26 October 2024
CONTENTS Mission Karmayogi Context: Recently, the PM inaugurated the National Learning Week (NLW), marking a new chapter in civil service capacity building under the Mission Karmayogi initiative. Relevance: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mission Karmayogi – National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) The Framework of NPCSCB Salient Features Core Guiding Principles […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 October 2024
Contents Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy India’s anti-defection law, which was first introduced in 1985, was intended to reduce legislators’ frequent party shifts in order to improve government stability and safeguard democratic integrity. Although initially successful, it has recently revealed flaws and implementation problems resulting in misuse and delays. The law needs specific reforms […]
Static Quiz 26 October 2024 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 25 October 2024
About The About Korowai Tribe
Context: An Indian travel vlogger recently travelled deep into the jungles of Indonesia to meet the Korowai tribe, often referred to as a ‘human-eating’ tribe, and documented his experience on social media. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Korowai Tribe: -Source: The Hindu
About The World Economic Outlook
Context: In its January update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF has marginally improved the forecast for global growth in 2023 — a relief, given the fears of a global recession in 2023. The turnaround reflects “positive surprises and greater-than-expected resilience in numerous economies”. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Highlights […]
About the International Snow Leopard Day
Context: International Snow Leopard Day is every year celebrated on 23rd October, 2024. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: International Snow Leopard Day Participating Countries About the Snow leopard Snow Leopards in India and their conservation -Source: Down To Earth
Key Findings from the Pyrome Study on Global Forest Fires
Context: Recently, a study by the Centre for Wildfire Research has found that global CO2 emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% since 2001. Emissions from boreal forests in Eurasia and North America have nearly tripled, with climate change being identified as a major driver behind this increase. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of […]
Supreme Court Expands State Tax Powers Over Alcohol
Context: A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India has made a significant ruling in an 8:1 decision, allowing states the authority to tax not only alcoholic beverages but also ‘industrial’ alcohol. This decision broadens the fiscal powers of states, marking a considerable shift in both taxation practices and the principles of federalism in […]
About The Cyclone Dana
Context: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclone (wind speed: 89 to 117 kmph) along the Odisha coast near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Cyclone Dana Overview What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for cyclone formation: […]