Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050859 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS2 – Governance Context ● The Union Cabinet approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd’s Rs 3,300 crore investment to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with a capacity of 60 lakh chips per day. ● This unit is part of India’s broader semiconductor ecosystem development…
West Bengal Proposes Death Penalty for Severe Rape Cases in New Aparajita Woman and Child Bill
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 05) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The West Bengal government has introduced the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024 to create a safer environment for women and children by imposing stricter penalties for rape and sexual offenses. This Bill is…
Union Cabinet Approves ₹2,817 Crore Digital Agriculture Mission to Revolutionize Farming with Advanced Digital Infrastructure
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,817 crore Digital Agriculture Mission aimed at creating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the agriculture sector. This mission seeks to revolutionize farming through advanced technology and digital solutions. Analysis of News: Mission Components AgriStack:…
Use of regional languages in HCs remains limited
Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5 Context ● There is a growing movement to use regional languages in High Court proceedings to make justice more accessible. ● Despite constitutional provisions allowing this, its implementation remains limited due to concerns about language proficiency among…
Hectic negotiations on for control of House panels
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The constitution of Parliamentary Standing Committees for the 18th Lok Sabha is delayed due to disagreements between the government and the Opposition. ● The contentious committees include External Affairs, Finance, and Defence. ● These differences have resulted…
Next-generation sequencing to map genetic blueprint of indigenous cattle
Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Context ● The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) focuses on conserving indigenous cattle breeds using advanced genetic technologies and developing vaccines to combat livestock diseases. ● Under the DBT’s ‘BioE3’ policy, NIAB promotes bio-manufacturing and innovations in…
3 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Do you agree? Illustrate with the help of examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The adage “those who don’t study history are doomed to repeat it” signifies the importance of learning from history. History provides a key to manage the present problems by understanding similar…
3 September 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050859 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS2 –Governance Context The Union Cabinet approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd’s Rs 3,300 crore investment to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with a capacity of 60 lakh chips per day. This…
3 September 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. It takes a forest (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3– Environment – Conservation Context: The article discusses the importance of thriving ecosystems, particularly forests, for survival and ecological balance. Choosing Between a Thriving Forest and a Desert The Complexity of Forest Ecosystems Interdependence in Nature Understanding Natural Intelligence Enhancing…