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23 Dec 2023 : Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 23-December-2023 1. Delhi-Paris Pact: Macron to be Chief Guest this Republic Day Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of Indo-French Strategic Partnership Context: The 75th Republic Day celebrations in India will feature French President…

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23 December 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF

The Hindu Editorial 23-December-2023 1. Telecom law upgrades for a digital authoritarian state. Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies The Telecom Bill 2023’s impact on privacy, corporate favoritism, and democratic erosion holds significance for UPSC as a governance and rights issue. Context: The Telecom Bill 2023, raises concerns about privacy, favors select corporations, and lacks…

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23 Dec 2023 : PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 23-December -2023 1. INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) – 2023. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora Diplomatic developments: India’s leadership role in IONS, strengthening maritime cooperation, and strategic partnerships in focus. Context: The 8th IONS Conclave in Bangkok saw Thailand assume leadership, India co-chairing key working groups,…

22 Dec 2023 : Daily Answer Writing

Mains Answer Writing 22-December-2023 Q1) Among the manifold factors behind the unification of Germany, the realpolitik of Bismarck stands out. Evaluate. ANSWER The unification of Germany refers to the political and administrative integration of Germany into a nation-state under Prussian influence (18 January 1871). Realpolitik refers to political principles based on practicality rather than ideological…

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22 December 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF

The Hindu Editorial 22-December-2023 1. Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federalism UPSC aspirants must comprehend PMLA intricacies, judicial interpretations, and federalism implications for a nuanced understanding of governance challenges. Context: The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, interpreted by the Supreme Court, focuses on “proceeds of crime”…

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22 Dec 2023 : Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 22-December-2023 1. India’s AI Mission: Centre to Step up Compute Capacity, Offer Free Services to Startups Topic: GS3 – Science and Tech This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of the steps taken by the government to promote Artificial Intelligence and the…

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22 Dec 2023 : PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 22-December -2023 1. Sahitya Akademi announces Annual Sahitya Akademi Awards in 24 languages. Topic: GS1 – Indian art and culture Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 recognize outstanding literary contributions, reflecting India’s diverse languages and cultures—relevant for UPSC’s cultural and literary awareness. Context: Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 announced winners in poetry, novels, short stories, essays,…