Trump Moots ‘Immediate’ Truce in Ukraine
Background: President-elect Donald Trump recently called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations)
Confederation of Indian Industry urges government to stick to fiscal deficit target
Context: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has cautioned that overly aggressive targets could negatively impact India’s economic growth. Relevance: GS 3 (Inflation Target, GDP)
Chandigarh Leads in Enforcing Criminal Laws
Background: Union Territory is the first in the country to implement three new laws in their entirety. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance)
Gamify India’s Skilling Initiatives
Background: The issue of unemployment and the skills gap in India highlights the need for creating jobs and aligning the workforce with industry requirements. Relevance: GS 3 (Employment, Skill Development) Innovative Training Solutions:
Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees
Background: The militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) declared the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad after more than 13 years of civil war in Syria. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations)
Current Affairs Quiz 09 December 2024
Current Affairs 09 December 2024
Content: Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees Background: The militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) declared the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad after more than 13 years of civil war in Syria. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Gamify India’s Skilling Initiatives Background: The issue of unemployment and the skills gap in India highlights […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 December 2024
Content: A Good Beginning but China Negotiations Must Continue Context : The External Minister highlighted the disengagement process in Eastern Ladakh post-China’s 2020 intrusions. Relevance: GS 2( International relations) Practice Question: Explain current status of India-China border disengagement . Suggest measures for long-term peace and stability along the LAC.(250 Words) Disengagement yet to complete: De-escalation […]
PIB Summaries 09 December 2024
Content: Digital Infrastructure Landscape Context: Rapidly evolving digital infrastructure driving economic growth, effective governance and Inclusive development Relevance: GS 2( Governance) Cloud Services and Digital Public Infrastructure: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Common Services Centres (CSCs): Citizen-Centric Digital Services: Revolutionizing Government Operations: Fourth Edition of India Internet Governance Forum Context : The India Internet Governance Forum […]