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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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9 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. A moment for just transition litigation to take wing (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The article discusses the implications of the Supreme Court of India’s recognition of a human right against climate change in the case of M.K. Ranjitsinh and…

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9 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. DNA profiling and its value in establishing guilt or innocence (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The use of DNA profiling in criminal investigations is often perceived as definitive in determining guilt or innocence. However, recent cases and judicial insights highlight its…

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8 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill, amends provision on LTCG tax (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Finance Bill, 2024 was passed by the Lok Sabha, incorporating an amendment on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, allowing taxpayers to choose between a new lower…

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8 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

 1. Coal Gasification (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2042653 ) Topic: GS2 –  Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The government has introduced a ₹8500 crore scheme to provide viability gap funding (VGF) for Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, supporting both public and private sectors. The scheme includes three categories, each with specific funding limits and project scopes. With…