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5 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Tourism has the potential to contribute to India’s achievement of being the third-largest Economy: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2041133 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The 7th India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2024) was inaugurated by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, highlighting its role in promoting India’s hospitality industry globally. He…

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5 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Tourism has the potential to contribute to India’s achievement of being the third-largest Economy: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2041133 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The 7th India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2024) was inaugurated by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, highlighting its role in promoting India’s hospitality industry globally. He…

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5 August 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. The psychology of extravagance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Poverty and developmental issues. Context The article explores the disparity between the lavish lifestyles of Indian billionaires and the widespread poverty in India, highlighting wealth concentration among the top 1%. It discusses the…

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Kurukshetra Summary: July 2024 – Enhancing Innovation In Rural India

1. Making Lakhpati Didis – Multiple Livelihoods Show The Way Introduction Launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2023, it aims to empower women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to achieve an annual household income exceeding Rs. 1,00,000 by adopting sustainable livelihood practices. Initially set for 2 crore Lakhpati Didis, the program aims to…

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SCIENCE REPORTER SUMMARY: JULY 2024

ARTICLE 1: Probability Theory Ensures the Abel Prize 2024 to Michel Talagrand Significant Contributions ARTICLE 2: New Elements in Asteroids Overview of the Periodic Table and Heavy Elements Discovery of Compact Ultradense Objects (CUDO) Modelling Superheavy Elements Implications and Future Research ARTICLE 3 West Nile Fever From Nile Delta to Global Concern Emergence of West…

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Chapter 7- SOCIAL SECTOR: BENEFITS THAT EMPOWER

India’s recent economic growth is marked by social and institutional progress through effective government programs in health, education, sanitation, digital empowerment, and rural quality of life. Women-led development and digital rural governance have improved living standards. Achieving developed country status by 2047 requires efficient programs, state initiatives, and community participation. Introduction India aims to become…

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3 August 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Critically examine the utility of the social audit framework in bringing the governance process closer to the people. (250 Words/15 Marks)   ANS Social Audit refers to the examination of a government programme through active involvement of people, especially the intended beneficiaries. It involves comparing the official records with actual ground realities. Social audit…

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3 August 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. STEPS TO STRENGTHEN COUNTRY’S POSITION IN GLOBAL STEEL MARKET (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2040743 ) Topic: GS3 – IndianEconomy Context The Indian government has implemented various measures to promote the steel industry, including the DMI&SP Policy, PLI Scheme, revamped SIMS, and safety guidelines. These initiatives aim to boost domestic steel production, improve quality, and enhance sustainability,…

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3 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Government Approves Rs 50,655 Crore for 936 km High-Speed Corridors, Revives PPP Model (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover page; Page: 01) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railway etc. Context: The Union government has approved eight national high-speed corridor projects, totaling 936 km of highways at a cost of…