Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 November 2024
Contents: India’s Urban Infrastructure Financing, Needs and Reality Relevance : GS 1 (Society ), GS 2 (Social Justice ) Practice question :What are the major financial challenges faced by India’s urban infrastructure development? Suggest key measures to address these challenges. (250 words ) Context: Urban Population Growth Financial Requirements Issues at the Local Level Municipal […]
PIB Summaries 25 November 2024
CONTENTS Compressed Biogas Context: India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala with a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant was launched in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Energy Overview of Compressed Biogas (CBG) Applications and Benefits: Commercial Scale Benefits: Jobs at Your Doorstep Report Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Education along with the Minister of Labour […]
Static Quiz 25 November 2024 (Geography)
Current Affairs Quiz 23 November 2024
Current Affairs 23 November 2024
CONTENTS India-CARICOM Summit: Strengthening Ties with Caribbean Nations Context: The Prime Minister of India recently chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana, marking a significant step in strengthening relations between India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The summit, which also involved the Prime Minister of Grenada, the current CARICOM Chair, builds on the momentum […]
PIB Summaries 23 November 2024
CONTENTS Global Soil Conference 2024 Context: Recently, the Global Soil Conference (GSC) 2024 was held in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of soil health for food security, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem services. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Global Soil Conference 2024 Key Discussions Concerns Regarding Soil Health in India Degradation and Its Impacts Specific Soil Health Issues Broader Environmental […]
Static Quiz 23 November 2024 (Indian Economy)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 November 2024
Content : Understanding the Changing Face of Extremist Violence Relevance: GS 3 (Internal Security ) Practice Question: Explain the growing internal security challenges amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Suggest key measures to counter militancy tendencies. (250 words) Context: Three years of the Russia-Ukraine war have overshadowed other kinds of violence, especially by extremist groups. RAND STUDY: […]
Report Underscores Nutritional Disparities in Global Food Markets
Context: A recent report by the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) has brought to light significant disparities in the nutritional quality of food and beverage products available in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to those in high-income countries (HICs). This analysis highlights the critical need for better food labeling practices, which could help steer consumers towards […]
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
Context: The UAE has unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish the ‘Global Energy Efficiency Alliance’ during COP29, hosted in Azerbaijan. Global Energy Efficiency Alliance Strategic Initiatives Significance and Impact -Source: The Hindu