Indian Express 20-October-2023 1) Farmer Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in Uttar Pradesh: empowering farmers Context: Through the creation and promotion of Farmer Producers’ Organizations (FPOs), the government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has taken significant steps to empower farmers. Farmers collectively own and run these organizations, which are in charge of many agricultural programs. This article will…
Daily Current Affairs 20-October-2023 1) The ‘Nuclear Briefcase’: An Essential Element of Nuclear Control Topic: GS3- Science and tech Context: Russian officers were spotted in China during Putin’s visit carrying a “nuclear briefcase.” What is the Nuclear Briefcase? It is a part of the mechanism for authorizing nuclear attacks and is also known as the…
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Mains Answer Writing 19-october-2023 1. ‘India is uniquely positioned on the world map for its rich culture.’ In this context discuss the role of culture, diaspora, and democracy as instruments of India’s soft power diplomacy. To what extent India has been able to position itself as a ‘smart power’? India’s uniqueness lies in the spirit…
Indian Express 19-October-2023 1) Revolution and its Sutradhar Context: At the age of 98, M. S. Swaminathan passed away at his home in Chennai on September 28, 2023. This article will discuss Swaminathan’s role in the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice varieties as well as contemporary agricultural techniques and technology, which led to a…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 19-Oct -2023 1. PM congratulates those honoured with the 69th National Film Awards. Topic: GS1 – Government awards Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated recipients of the 69th National Film Awards. He specifically congratulated Waheeda Rehman for receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award. He acknowledged the outstanding contributions of all the…
Daily Current Affairs 19-October-2023 1. The measure of the working woman. Topic: GS3 – gender equality Context: India’s goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy requires the inclusion of women in the workforce. Hurdles to women empowerment: Unpaid care work, primarily done by women, is not adequately recognized or valued in economic terms. Women face…
The Hindu Editorial 19-October-2023 1. The explosion of digital uncertainty Topic: GS3 – artificial intelligence Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Recent developments in Generative AI have garnered global attention in various sectors. The Government of India has published a comprehensive report on the opportunities and challenges posed by this AI wave. Indian IT industry…
Mains Answer Writing 18-october-2023 1. Analyze the potential challenges and benefits involved in leveraging SHGs as platforms for skill development, entrepreneurship, and income generation among marginalized communities to effectively counter poverty. ANSWER: The SHG model of development has evolved as one of the most effective strategies for empowering members, skill development, entrepreneurship, and alleviating rural…