SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: AUGUST 2024
ARTICLE 1 Earth Overshoot Day Warning Signs from Environmentalists Understanding Earth Overshoot Day Escalating Resource Consumption Ecological Impact and Biodiversity Loss Rethinking Economic Priorities Solutions and the Path Forward ARTICLE 2 Indian space start-up flies first single-piece 3D printed engine rocket Historic Launch by AgniKul Cosmos Agnibaan-SOrTeD: A New Era in Space Technology 3D Printing’s…
18 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) The Arab-Israeli conflict should be understood as a product of both internal dynamics and the outcome of manipulative strategies employed by imperial powers. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The Arab-Israeli conflict refers to the long drawn political, religious and military conflict in the Middle East region between Arab nations and Israel. The conflict has…
18 September 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches ‘SUBHADRA’ – the largest women-centric scheme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2055572 ) Context The SUBHADRA scheme, launched by the Government of Odisha, aims to provide Rs. 50,000 over 5 years to women aged 21-60. It supports financial empowerment through direct bank transfers, linked with RBI’s digital currency…
18 September 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Reaping the silver dividend (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice – Health Context: The article discusses the Indian government’s extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to cover elderly adults, analyzing its potential impact on healthcare access and financial protection, while highlighting its…
18 September 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. The continuing distribution of the death penalty (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduces the death penalty for rape. The effectiveness of capital punishment as a deterrent remains debated, raising concerns…
18 September 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Western and Southern States Lead Economic Growth, West Bengal Faces Sharp Decline: EAC-PM Report (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article analyzes regional economic disparities in India from 1960-61 to 2023-24, highlighting strong growth in Western and Southern states while West Bengal experiences a continuous decline…
17 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) How did the British education policy in colonial India fuel the rise of Indian nationalism instead of achieving its intended purpose of perpetuating Indian subjugation? (150 Words/10 Marks) Ans The British education policy in India aimed to serve the vested colonial interests. The British education policy subjugated Indians further, as can be seen from:…
17 September 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme on September 18, 2024 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2055393 ) Context The NPS Vatsalya scheme, launching on September 18, 2024, aims to enhance early financial planning for children. Spearheaded by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, it offers flexible investment options, reflecting the Government’s commitment to long-term…
17 September 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Pay the bearer (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article examines the constitutional and ethical concerns surrounding the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act and the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Act, 2021, particularly focusing on the prohibition of payments to surrogates and the need for fair compensation. What is…