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Kurukshetra Summary: April, 2024 – Tourism: Enriching Rural Development

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  1. Rural tourism: catalysing the multifold developments in rural India Introduction Core Activities Economic and Social Impact Historical Background Strategic Initiatives National Strategy and Roadmap Key Strategic Pillars Competitions and Recognition Global Recognition Vibrant Village Program Community Reinforcement Conclusion 2.  Redefining tourism: festivals, cuisine, and music of northeast India Overview of Northeast India’s Cultural…

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Kurukshetra Summary: May, 2024 – Towards Embracing Green Technology

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1. Green Technologies: Current Status, Challenges, and Way Ahead Introduction Current Status Energy Sector: Building Sector: Transport Sector: Water and Waste Management: Challenges High Initial Investment: Regulatory Hurdles: Public Acceptance: Infrastructure: Resource Management: Significance Economic Growth: Environmental Benefits: Social Impact: Innovation: Solutions Policy Support: Public Awareness: Investment in Research and Development: Infrastructure Development: International Collaboration:…

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10 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

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Q1) “If there is one thing that embodies India’s civilizational character, it’s her pluralism.” Explain the significance of pluralism in India’s socio-cultural fabric? How has the Indian civilization managed to sustain its pluralistic character? Give suitable examples in support of your answer. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Pluralism refers to the peaceful coexistence of different ethnic,…

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10 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. What is the draft Digital Competition Bill? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context In February 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs formed the CDCL to explore a new Digital Competition Bill, advocating an ex-ante framework to pre-empt anti-competitive practices in digital markets, modelled after…

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10 July 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. A Budget that drives growth with stability (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The 2024-25 Budget aims to sustain India’s GDP growth at 7%-7.5%, focusing on domestic drivers amidst global economic slowdown. It prioritises reducing the fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP, enhancing…

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10 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. Prime Minister receives Russia’s highest State Award (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2031894 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russia’s highest honour, “The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle,” from President Vladimir Putin, recognizing his efforts in strengthening India-Russia relations. Modi dedicated the award to India’s people and…

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10 July 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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 1. The desperate neighbour (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– International Relations – Bilateral Relations. GS3 – Internal Security Context: In the last two days, seven security personnel have tragically lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir due to terror attacks. This incident follows a series of four consecutive terror…

9 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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9 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. Hurdles in importing diamonds pose a quantum block to research ambition (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance,  GS3 – Science and Technology Context The Customs Department’s diamond import policies are impacting India’s ₹6,000-crore National Quantum Mission, which relies on lab-grown diamonds with specific defects for…