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17 October 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Reimagining access to justice (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) is gaining prominence in India’s legal system as a tool to enhance access to justice for financially disadvantaged individuals. While supported by the Supreme Court, the lack…

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17 October 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Escalating Tensions: North Korea Mobilizes Amid Renewed Hostility with South Korea (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently, with North Korea claiming over 1.4 million citizens applied to join the army. This followed the North’s destruction of roads and…

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SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: SEPTEMBER 2024

ARTICLE 1 Curtain Raiser for Global Bio-India 2024 Launched by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh: A Strategic Initiative to Propel India’s Bioeconomy Launch of Global Bio-India 2024 Curtain Raiser India’s Growing Bioeconomy A Global Platform for Biotechnology India’s Rising Biomanufacturing Capabilities India’s Strategic Role in Biotechnology ARTICLE 2 Beauty and the Beast: Nerium oleander The…

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A Nobel for explaining why nations fail

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context ● The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their work on the role of institutions in economic prosperity. ● Their research highlights how inclusive institutions contribute to long-term…

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CEC slams exit polls, trends on TV channels; calls for corrective steps

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar criticised the distortion caused by exit polls, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual results. ● He called for transparency in exit poll methodology and self-regulation by media bodies. ● He also condemned…

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16 October 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

Q1) The tenets of independent judiciary, life-breath of constitutional democracy, stand perpetually undermined by the executive encroachment into the judicial domain. Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Judiciary is the vital pillar of democracy which has a crucial mandate of interpreting the constitution, the fundamental law of the country. The need for independent judiciary has been…

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16 October 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. CCPA Issues Guidelines for ‘Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued new guidelines to curb greenwashing and misleading environmental claims by companies. These guidelines aim to promote transparency…

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16 October 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. A tough road from the brink (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The India-Canada relationship reached a critical low on October 14, largely due to public accusations that have moved beyond diplomatic disagreements into the realm of political attacks. This shift makes it difficult to…

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16 October 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. A food-sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Context The article addresses the global challenges of achieving zero hunger and eliminating malnutrition. It also highlights rising food insecurity due to conflicts,…

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16 October 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. CEC slams exit polls, trends on TV channels; calls for corrective steps (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar criticised the distortion caused by exit polls, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual results. He called for transparency in exit…