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17 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. When the system fails women (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 07) Topic: GS1– Indian Society Context: The article discusses the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which has caused widespread outrage across India. A Brutal Crime Shocks the Nation Haunting Memories…

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16 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Sri Aurobindo on His Birth Anniversary (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2045529 ) Topic: GS1 – Modern Indian History – Personalities Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary via social media platform X, acknowledging his influence as a philosopher, thinker, and spiritual leader….

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16 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Digital platform driven by drone mapping to revive solar power scheme (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Governance –  Digital Governance Context The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to enhance solar energy in agriculture by setting up solar power plants and pumps. However, delays and challenges, such as…

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16 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. A FINANCING CHALLENGE (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the severe deposit crunch faced by Indian banks, where the growth of bank deposits is lagging behind credit growth, leading to significant challenges. The Current Deposit Crunch: An Overview Impact on Economic Activity and…

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16 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The article critiques the Union Budget’s reduced focus on welfare schemes, highlighting declining allocations for crucial programs like MGNREGA and NFSA amidst widespread poverty and malnutrition. It contrasts…

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14 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Describe briefly what gene therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?  (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Gene therapy is a medical technique that uses modified genes to treat, prevent and cure a disease. It involves altering the genes in a patient’s cells to correct the underlying genetic problem. Advantages of gene therapy…

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14 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. DRDO carries out successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2044995 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The successful test of the Gaurav long-range glide bomb by DRDO highlights India’s advancements in indigenous defence technology, strengthening its strategic capabilities. This development aligns with the country’s focus on…

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14 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. The melting of polar ice due to climate change is making days longer (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Climate change – Effects of climate change Context Recent research indicates that climate change is slowing the Earth’s rotation due to melting polar ice caps,…