Daily Current Affairs 18-January-2024 1. ASER 2023 Report Reveals Alarming Skill Deficit Among Rural Indian Adolescents: Urgent Need for Foundational Learning to Ensure Economic Growth Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of educational challenges faced by adolescents in rural India. Context: The 2023…
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Q1) Globalization has been selective of social sections and economic sectors in sharing its boons and banes. In light of this statement, discuss the impact of globalization on Indian society. ANSWER Globalisation refers to the free movement of people, product, ideas, and capital cutting across national boundaries. It is considered to increase interdependence, interconnectedness and…
Indian Express 17- January-2024 1. Davos Man & Global South Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Regional and global groupings This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of International Relations and Global Politics. Context: This week’s three summits happening at the same time—Davos in Switzerland, the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) in Kampala,…
The Hindu Editorial 17-January-2024 1. A provisional order by ICJ on Israel will cast shadow on legitimacy of its war. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions The South Africa-Israel case at ICJ sheds light on geopolitical tensions, genocide allegations, and global calls for Gaza ceasefire, relevant for UPSC aspirants. Context: The article discusses…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 17-January -2024 1.Shri Nitin Gadkari says Road Safety is top-most priority of the Government with target to reduce Accident Deaths by 50% by 2030. Topic: GS3 – Disaster and Disaster management – Road accidents Crucial for UPSC as it addresses a national priority, road safety, emphasizing governance, socio-economic impact, and public welfare. Context:…
Daily Current Affairs 17-January-2024 1. Expert Committee Proposes Overhaul of Defence Decision-Making: Introduces Defence Technology Council and Revamps DRDO’s Role Topic: GS2 – Governance- Govt policies and interventions This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of restructuring of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)…
India before the British rule in India Political scenario in India The Mughals – After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, the decline of the Mughals started. Rulers of the Mughals were now weak and engrossed in political conflict for inheritance or dominance in the court. The Marathas – The third battle of Panipat in…
Advent of Europeans in India The history of modern India can be traced back to the advent of Europeans in India. The trade routes between India and Europe were long and winding, passing through the Oxus Valley, Syria, and Egypt. We have already seen the advent of Portuguese in the Medieval India. We shall see the advent of…
State Information Commission The Right to Information Act, 2005, besides the Central Information Commission, also provides for the State Information Commission. It has been mandated to act upon the complaints and appeals under the act against public information officers in offices, financial institutions, and Public sector undertakings under the concerned state government. Besides, the Commission…