PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 15-November -2023 1. THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023 (IPRD-2023) Topic: GS2 – International relations More about the news: The IPRD is the Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international conference. The IPRD aims to review maritime trends, identify regional opportunities and challenges, and foster dialogue among stakeholders. The theme of IPRD-2023 is “Geopolitical Impacts upon Indo-Pacific…
Daily Current Affairs 15-November-2023 1. Wholesale prices remain in deflation zone in Oct. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Context: India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) showed deflation for the seventh consecutive month in October. What is deflation? Definition: Deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time….
The Hindu Editorial 15-November-2023 1. A Norwegian perspective of India’s digital journey. Topic: GS3 – Digital development. India’s Role in Accelerating the Digital Public Goods Agenda India’s G-20 presidency championed the G-20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure. This framework defines DPI as “a set of shared digital systems” used to “drive development,inclusion, innovation, trust, and competition…
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Mains Answer Writing 14-November-2023 Q1) “The dynamics of center-state relations in recent times reflect the ongoing tussle between the pursuit of centralized decision-making and the demand for regional autonomy.” Elucidate with examples, also suggest measures for better coordination. ANSWER Supreme Court in S.R. Bommai Judgement, while recognizing the issues between the Centre-State relations in India…
Mains Answer Writing 10-November-2023 1. Any federal system is bound to have asymmetries, therefore special provisions are essential not only to come together but to hold together. Discuss in the context of Indian federalism. ANSWER Unlike the USA, the Indian federation is an ‘indestructible union of indestructible states’. Therefore, in order to maintain the federal…
Indian Express 14-November-2023 1) With a little help from the Sun Context: The emergence of clean energy mini-grids led by the private sector, which supply electricity to underserved regions in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Small Island Developing States, has resulted in a shift in rural electrification. These grids emphasize operational methods that are sustainable…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 14-November -2023 1. ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched. Topic: GS3 – government initiatives Context: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal on November 13, 2023. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across India are encouraged to participate in this initiative by voluntarily submitting their…
Daily Current Affairs 14-November-2023 1. Retail inflation eases to a four-month low of 4.87% in October. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Context: Retail inflation in India eased to a four-month low of 4.87% in October, down from slightly over 5% in September. The rise in vegetable prices decelerated to 2.7% from 3.4%, contributing to the…
The Hindu Editorial 14-November-2023 1. Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Representation Disparities: An Indian Member of Parliament (MP) represents an average of 2.5 million citizens. In the U.S., a House of Representatives member represents approximately 700,000 citizens. In Pakistan, a National Assembly member represents around 600,000 citizens, and…