Current Affairs 23 August 2024
CONTENTS Strengthening India-Japan Relations Amid Regional Tensions Context: India and Japan recently convened their third 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi, focusing on reinforcing their strategic alliance amidst escalating geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. This meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, highlighting the critical nature of […]
PIB Summaries 23 August 2024
CONTENTS Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Context: KVIC and Department of Posts collaborate to boost PMEGP Implementation across India. Relevance: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Objectives of PMEGP Eligibility to avail this scheme: In addition, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is also implementing the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 August 2024
CONTENTS Monsoon Mayhem: Tackling Urban Flooding Context: In a warming world, sea surface temperatures are rising, leading to increased evaporation and the formation of moisture-laden clouds. When conditions are right, this results in continuous rainfall, often with half the annual precipitation occurring within 24 to 48 hours. Urban infrastructure struggles to cope, leading to flooding […]
Static Quiz 23 August 2024 (Polity)
Current Affairs Quiz 22 August 2024
PIB Summaries 22 August 2024
CONTENT RISE Accelerator Context: The Atal Innovation Mission – in partnership with CSIRO, Australia – is inviting applications from start-ups and MSMEs from India and Australia for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort of India Australia. Relevance: Facts for Prelims RISE Accelerator: Program Design and Objectives:
Current Affairs 22 August 2024
CONTENTS India and Malaysia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Context: India and Malaysia have recently advanced their bilateral relations by upgrading to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This significant enhancement in their diplomatic ties occurred during the visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister to India. The discussions held between the leaders of both nations have […]
Static Quiz 22 August 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 August 2024
CONTENTS The Environmental Costs of Hydropower Projects Context: While Wayanad in Kerala is gradually returning to normal after last month’s devastating landslide, a landslide in Sikkim on Tuesday caused damage to six houses and a building belonging to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at its Teesta-5 hydropower station in Gangtok. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 August 2024