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4 September 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: The article discusses the significance of the Indian Prime Minister’s upcoming visit to Singapore, highlighting the strong and multifaceted relationship between India and Singapore. A Snapshot of India-Singapore Relations Economic and People-to-People Ties Strategic…

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4 September 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

 1. India’s BioE3 Policy: Pioneering Sustainable Economic Transformation Through Biotechnology (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 16) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context: The article discusses India’s BioE3 policy, which aims to drive sustainable economic growth by integrating biotechnology into industrial and manufacturing processes. Analysis of News:      Overview of the BioE3 Policy Potential of…

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4 September 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. A discourse on AI governance that India must shape (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance,  GS3 – Science and Technology Context ●  The article highlights India’s role in shaping global AI governance at the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Future, focusing on bridging the digital…

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Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050859 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS2 – Governance Context ● The Union Cabinet approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd’s Rs 3,300 crore investment to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with a capacity of 60 lakh chips per day. ● This unit is part of India’s broader semiconductor ecosystem development…

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West Bengal Proposes Death Penalty for Severe Rape Cases in New Aparajita Woman and Child Bill

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 05) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The West Bengal government has introduced the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024 to create a safer environment for women and children by imposing stricter penalties for rape and sexual offenses. This Bill is…

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹2,817 Crore Digital Agriculture Mission to Revolutionize Farming with Advanced Digital Infrastructure

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,817 crore Digital Agriculture Mission aimed at creating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the agriculture sector. This mission seeks to revolutionize farming through advanced technology and digital solutions.  Analysis of News:               Mission Components AgriStack:…

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Use of regional languages in HCs remains limited

Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5 Context ● There is a growing movement to use regional languages in High Court proceedings to make justice more accessible. ● Despite constitutional provisions allowing this, its implementation remains limited due to concerns about language proficiency among…

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Hectic negotiations on for control of House panels

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The constitution of Parliamentary Standing Committees for the 18th Lok Sabha is delayed due to disagreements between the government and the Opposition. ● The contentious committees include External Affairs, Finance, and Defence. ● These differences have resulted…

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Next-generation sequencing to map genetic blueprint of indigenous cattle

Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Context ● The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) focuses on conserving indigenous cattle breeds using advanced genetic technologies and developing vaccines to combat livestock diseases. ● Under the DBT’s ‘BioE3’ policy, NIAB promotes bio-manufacturing and innovations in…