Daily Current Affairs 20-November-2023 1. Kerala to expand farming of GI-tagged Onattukara sesame Topic: GS3 – geography indications Context: Efforts underway to expand cultivation of GI-tagged Onattukara sesame in Alappuzha, Kerala. Incentive scheme announced in Thekkekara Krishi Bhavan limits, offering ₹40 for a cent of land to farmers. GI-tagged Onattukara sesame: Onattukara sesame is a…
The Hindu Editorial 20-November-2023 1. Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane. Topic: GS3 – Road safety in India Opportunity and Growth: India’s roads symbolize an opportunity for connectivity, transport, and travel, reflecting the nation’s modernization and economic progress. They involve significant players such as helmet producers, car manufacturers, big tech, and…
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Mains Answer Writing 18-November-2023 1. The level of excellence of the administration of the Maurya kingdom was ahead of time and still relevant in present India? Discuss. ANSWER The Maurya Empire flourished from 322 to 185 BCE and stands as a remarkable chapter in history. Led by illustrious rulers like Chandragupta and Ashoka, it boasted…
Indian Express 18-November-2023 1) A stake in stability Context: Given that West Asia is an important energy supplier, trading partner, and strategic ally, peace in the region continues to be India’s top goal. Now in its sixth week, the Israel-Hamas conflict raises questions about possible spread and destabilization throughout the larger West Asian region. India-US…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 18-November -2023 1. Prime Minister acknowledges highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24 Topic: GS3 – patents and trademarks Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledges the highest number of patents granted in 2023-24. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, made the announcement. The Prime Minister considers it…
Daily Current Affairs 18-November-2023 1) 11 Lakh children in India missed 1st measles shot in ’22: Report Topic: GS2- Health Context: According to an alarming report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, in 2022, almost 11 lakh (1.1 million) Indian children were not vaccinated against measles in their critical…
The Hindu Editorial 18-November-2023 1. State of the economy — temper the euphoria. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy IMF Growth Projection and Post-COVID Recovery: The Indian economy has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic,with GDP growth projected to be 6.3% in 2023-24. However,there are concerns about the sustainability of this recovery, as it has been driven by…
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Mains Answer Writing 17-November-2023 Q1) The foundational phase of “Functions, Functionaries, and Funs” has given way to the modern stage of “Functionality” in India’s local institutions. Draw spotlight to the serious functional issues that local institutions have been facing lately. ANSWER Local institutions in India are a niche political system that derives its source from…