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18 November 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Assam’s Semiconductor Plant: A Game-Changer for India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074074&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India is advancing its semiconductor industry with the development of a major facility in Morigaon, Assam, led by Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd. This aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), aiming to…

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18 November 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. Democracy by Force       (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article criticizes the growing normalization of authoritarian governance in India, symbolized by “bulldozer justice,” and its detrimental impact on democratic principles and institutional integrity. What is Bulldozer justice? The Crisis of Democratic Governance The Systemic Abuse…

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18 November 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Two cheers for the top court’s ‘bulldozer’ judgement (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court of India recently addressed the issue of unlawful demolitions, widely referred to as “bulldozer raj.” This practice, occurring over the past three years, involved…

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18 November 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Insect pollinators are vital for global agricultural productivity, with over 75% of crops depending on them. However, threats like habitat loss, climate change, and emerging diseases are endangering both managed…

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India says climate finance is not an ‘investment goal’

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1, Page No. – 5 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised equitable climate finance, urging developed nations to fulfil their obligations under the Paris Agreement by mobilising $1.3 trillion annually until 2030. ● India…

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India says climate finance is not an ‘investment goal’

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1, Page No. – 5 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised equitable climate finance, urging developed nations to fulfil their obligations under the Paris Agreement by mobilising $1.3 trillion annually until 2030. ● India…

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16 November 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. Blunt Instrument     (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: The article crticizes the reimposition of AFSPA in Manipur amidst prolonged ethnic conflict, emphasizing the need for political and administrative reforms over repressive measures. What is AFSPA? What are the Disturbed Areas described under AFSPA? Prolonged Ethnic…

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16 November 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. India needs a globally recognised public policy school (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context India, despite being the world’s largest democracy, lacks a globally renowned public policy institution.Centralised executive power and limited legislative influence undermine the policy ecosystem’s…

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16 November 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. India says climate finance is not an ‘investment goal’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1, Page No. – 5 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised equitable climate finance, urging developed nations to fulfil their obligations under the Paris Agreement…