PIB Summary for UPSC 7-February -2024 1. MICRO IRRIGATION Topic: GS3 – Agriculture – Irrigation and irrigation systems The transition of Per Drop More Crop scheme to RKVY in India signifies agricultural water efficiency, impacting UPSC perspectives on sustainable farming. Context The Indian Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare shifts the Per Drop More Crop…
Daily Current Affairs 7-February-2024- Top News of the Day 1. Southern California Braces for Impact as ‘Pineapple Express’ Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rainfall and Increased Landslide Risks Topic: GS1 – Geography – Climate Change This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of understanding atmospheric rivers and their characteristics. Context: Southern California…
Indian Express Editorial Analysis 7-February-2024 1. Policy must address growth gap Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting. This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of understanding of the country’s economic policies, challenges, and prospects. Context: The Interim Union Budget presented on February 1 serves as a vote on account…
The Hindu Editorial 7-February-2024 1. Union government’s reins on financial transfers to States. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies GS2 – Functions & responsibilities of the Union & the States – Devolution of powers and finances Critical for UPSC as it addresses fiscal federalism challenges, centralization impact, and cooperative federalism principles in Indian…
Q1) Heat waves are a silent natural disaster. Describe the criteria for declaring heat waves and enumerate its humanitarian, environmental and economic impacts. (250 words/ 15 Marks) ANS A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, which in combination with high humidity may that leads to physiological stress in living beings. Heat wave…
Daily Current Affairs 6-February-2024- Top News of the Day Stay updated with the Latest 6th February 2024 Current Affairs. Covering topics: CBSE on Academic Framework, Public Debt and Fiscal Challenges, Floor test, Ergo sphere, and Panchayats earning. 1. Quad summit more likely after U.S. polls in November: envoy Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Regional…
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Indian Express Editorial Analysis 6-February-2024 1. Demography and destiny Topic: GS1 – Society – Population and associated issues. This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of India’s demographic landscape, proposed policy changes, and their potential impacts. Context: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the 2024 budget presentation, has proposed a committee to…
The Hindu Editorial 6-February-2024 1. A critical view of the ‘sanitation miracle’ in rural India. Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health UPSC perspective: India’s sanitation challenges reflect social, economic, and behavioral complexities, crucial for aspirants understanding public policy, governance, and sustainable development. Context The article discusses the progress and challenges of India’s sanitation programs,…
PIB Summary for UPSC 6-February -2024 1. Schemes for Restoration of Mangrove Forests Topic: GS3 – Environment and Ecology – Conservation MISHTI’s focus on mangrove restoration aligns with environmental conservation, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration, crucial topics for UPSC exams. Context The Indian government, through the ‘Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI),’ aims…