Over 5,600 killed last year in Haiti gang violence
Gang Violence in Haiti (2024): Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Geographical and Social Context: Notable Incident: Human Rights Violations: Impunity and Corruption: International Response: Urgency for Action:
Why the location of China’s earthquake matters
Earthquake Details: Relevance ; GS 3(Disaster Management) Significance of Location: Hydroelectric Dam Project: Himalayan Tectonics: Historical Earthquake Activity: Implications for Water and Environment: Geological Concerns:
Why is there a drop in school enrolments
Drop in Enrolment: Relevance : GS 2(Education ) Change in Methodology: Reasons for Decline: Decline in Schools: Impact of School Closures: Effect on Funding: State-Specific Trends: UDISe+ Data Caution:
Maoist strongholds are shrinking, but deadly threats persist
Declining Large-Scale Attacks: Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security ) Maoist Casualties: Concentration in Bastar: Geographical Contraction of Maoist Influence: State-Specific Trends: Implications:
Top court slams delay in appointing Information Commissioners
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity ) Key Points: Court’s Directives: Implications:
India, U.S. to jointly manufacture interoperable sonobuoys for Navy
Background: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) Key Developments: Strategic Significance: Operational and Industrial Cooperation: Global Context: Long-Term Implications:
Earthquake in Tibet kills 126
Context: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ) Magnitude and Impact: Casualties and Damage: Geographical and Social Context: Rescue and Relief Efforts: Regional Impact: Condolences and International Reactions: Historical Context: Challenges in Recovery:
Rescue operations continue for nine trapped coal miners in Assam
Context: Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Rescue Efforts: Mine Conditions: Casualties and Arrests: Historical Context: Investigation and Government Response: Challenges in Rescue Operations:
GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4%
Context : GDP Growth Projections: India’s GDP is expected to grow at 6.4% in FY 2024-25, the lowest in four years, down from 8.2% in FY 2023-24 (National Statistics Office’s advance estimates). Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development ) Economic Recovery: The economy grew by 6% in the first half of the current financial year, with a projected 6.8% […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 January 2025
