10 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Discuss the natural and anthropogenic factors behind incidents of land subsidence. Suggest counter-measures to contain such incidents. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Land subsidence is a gradual settling or sudden sinking of the Earth’s surface because of underground material movement. Land subsidence may happen owing to various natural and anthropogenic factors: Natural causes: Activity along…
10 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Cabinet approves Amendment in “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana” (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2043925 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The Union Cabinet approved an extension and enhancement of the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana to advance biofuel development. The modified scheme now includes advanced biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks and supports “bolt-on” and “brownfield” projects….
10 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. New Bill to give statutory powers to Railway Board (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to grant statutory powers to the Railway Board and improve its autonomy. By merging provisions…
10 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the global displacement crisis, highlighting the increasing number of refugees due to conflicts and persecution. It emphasises the disproportionate impact on women, who face…
10 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Sub-quota red herrings (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: The ongoing debate about the Supreme Court’s judgment on sub-quota within the reservation system has started off on the wrong foot. Instead of addressing real issues and concerns raised by the judgment, the discussion has veered off…
Paris Olympic 2024
N0. Athlete Event sport Medal 1 Manu Bhaker Women’s 10m air pistol Shooting Bronze 2 Manu Bhaker Sarabjot Singh Mixed team 10m air pistol Shooting Bronze 3 Swapnil Kusale Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions Shooting Bronze About Olympics 2024: The 2024 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXXII Olympiad) is an international multi-sport event taking place…
9 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) The utility of APMCs is not lost despite a plethora of limitations. Discuss and recommend corrective measures for overhauling the APMCs. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) is a marketing board established by state governments. Though the APMCs are criticised for limiting free trade in agricultural commodities, their utility is not…
9 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Impact of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2042990 ) Topic: GS1 – Geography, GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context In response to the Teesta-III dam collapse in October 2023, the Central Water Commission is reviewing dam safety against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and mandating GLOF studies for new dams. A Rs…
9 August 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Doing well on well-being (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: The article analyzes data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23. What is the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey? Information Generated: Decline in Poverty and Focus on Vulnerability Quantifying the Impact of Medical Shocks Medical Expenditure…