The Hindu Editorial 27-November-2023 1. Old censorship on a new medium. Topic: GS3 – Indian polity. Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse Incident: On November 12, 2023, an under-construction tunnel, part of the Char Dham all-weather road project in Uttarakhand, collapsed, trapping 41 workers. The Silkyara tunnel collapse, occurring about 30 km from the district headquarters, aimed to…
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Mains Answer Writing 25-November-2023 1. How do you explain the decline of Buddhism and Jainism? What was the impact of these philosophies on Indian society? ANSWER Buddhism and Jainism, two ancient Indian religions, emerged during the 6th century BCE, providing alternatives to the prevailing Vedic traditions. Both religions emphasized non-violence, compassion, and liberation from the…
Indian Express 25-November-2023 1) CURBING EXUBERANCE Context: As stated in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) July financial stability report, there is growing cause for concern regarding the recent spike in consumer lending, especially unsecured loans. Over the last two years, retail loans have increased at an unsettling rate that is almost twice as fast…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 25-November -2023 1. INDIA- NEPAL JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN- XVII COMMENCES AT PITHORAGARH. Topic: GS2 – defence exercises Context: The joint military exercise SURYA KIRAN-XVII between India and Nepal has commenced in Pithoragarh. Additional information on this news: Location: Conducted in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Annual event alternately held in India and Nepal….
Daily Current Affairs 25-November-2023 1. Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi shuts down Topic: GS2 – International relations. Context: The Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi has permanently closed down as of November 23, according to an official statement. Additional information on the news: The closure is attributed to pressure from both the Taliban rulers in Kabul and the…
The Hindu Editorial 25-November-2023 1. Need for climate-smart agriculture in India Topic: GS3 – Indian agriculture and climate change. Challenges in Agriculture Due to Climate Change: Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture, with heat waves, floods, droughts, and cyclones affecting lives and livelihoods. Southern continents are experiencing severe droughts impacting agricultural production and farmers’…
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Mains Answer Writing 24-November-2023 Q1) How does the Archeological evidence help in piecing together the life of the Harappan civilization? ANSWER Archaeological evidence is vital in piecing together the life of the Harappan civilization, a Bronze Age culture that thrived in the Indus Valley from approximately 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Excavations and findings shed…
Indian Express 24-November-2023 1) Engaging With APEC Context: After a 12-year hiatus, the US hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in San Francisco in 2023, sending a strong message that the country now views itself as a major player in the world economy. The summit was largely an economic forum, but it also had…