PIB Summaries 23 January 2025
Content: Collaborative Action Plan for Upliftment of PVTGs Discussed at National Conference of District Magistrates by Ministry of Tribal Affairs Context : PM JANMAN Initiative: A transformative program launched in 2023 to uplift PVTGs by providing essential amenities and sustainable livelihoods, fostering inclusive development. Relevance : GS 1 (Indian Society),GS 2 (Governance). Summary : Pradhan […]
Static Quiz 23 January 2025 (Polity)
Trump declares end to U.S. citizenship by birth
Context : Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship: Relevance : GS 2(international Relations) Impact on BRICS Nations: Immigration Crackdown: Global and Bilateral Reactions: India’s Diplomatic Engagement: Global Economic Concerns: Implications for Indian Diaspora: Broader Context: Domestic Political Implications: Geopolitical Dynamics: Way Forward: Legal Resolution: Diplomatic Engagement: Strategic Adjustments:
DRDO holds key test for hypersonic missiles
Event Overview:DRDO successfully conducted a ground test for an active cooled scramjet combustor, a key component in hypersonic missile technology. Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology ) Test Significance:This marks India’s first demonstration of an active cooled scramjet combustor, advancing hypersonic vehicle development. Technology Focus:The test centers on supersonic combustion scramjet (SCS) technology, enabling combustion at speeds >Mach […]
Top court asks if poll ban on persons charged with crimes
Case Overview:The Supreme Court of India is hearing a petition on whether individuals charged with heinous crimes (e.g., murder, rape) should be barred from contesting elections, or if such a ban could unjustly affect those later acquitted. Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Judiciary) Key Arguments: 2020 Supreme Court Judgment: Current Legal Implications: Next Steps:
About The Indus Water Treaty dispute
Background: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Key Development (January 7): Current Dispute: Dispute Resolution under IWT: Recent Developments: Neutral Expert’s Role: World Bank’s Role: Looking Ahead:
Why are antivenoms not easily accessible in India?
High Snakebite Mortality: Relevance : GS 2(Health) Challenges in Antivenom Accessibility: Antivenom Production and Efficacy: Cultural and Social Factors: Challenges in Antivenom Production: Emerging Solutions: Systemic Issues: Hope for the Future:
What is the status of the Smart Cities Mission
Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure) The Smart City Framework: Why Smart Cities Bypassed Local Government: What Happened to the Mission in Shimla? Budget and Funding: Current Status: Outcome of the Smart City Mission:
What do draft data protection rules state?
Background: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Data Localisation Mandate: Concerns on Executive Overreach: Potential Impact on Businesses and Individuals: Expert Opinions:
About The PM Internship Scheme
Objective of the Scheme: Relevance : GS 2(Schemes , Education ) Survey Insights: Company Preferences for Internships: Financial Aspects: Expansion Support: Future Implications: