2 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. New metal oxide nanocomposite can be used for sustainable photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030073 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers at IASST developed a new Ni-doped TiO2 on Fuller’s earth nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants Achieving 96.15% dye decolorization under visible light, the innovation promises…
2 July 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. Glossing over unemployment, its high electoral price (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Context The article discusses India’s economic challenges, including job creation concerns despite claimed GDP growth, rising inequality, political shifts post-2024 elections, and the need…
2 July 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Drawing borders in the air (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Internal Security GS2 – International Relations Context: The recent satellite imagery of China’s fifth-generation stealth fighters, the J20 Mighty Dragon, stationed at Shigatse air base in Tibet, has sparked significant concern and speculation. Alongside the J20s, the J10…
1 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Should education be brought back to the State list? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The article discusses the historical and current governance of education in India.It seeks to contrast state and central roles post-independence and highlighting recent controversies in national…
1 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced User Experience and Ease of Data Access (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029708 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – E-governance – application Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the eSankhyiki portal to enhance data accessibility and user experience. It offers…
1 July 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. Court on climate right and how India can enforce it (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court of India’s landmark Ranjitsinh judgement introduces a constitutional ‘climate right’ under Articles 21 and 14, emphasising protection from adverse climate effects. It…
29 June 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) “The attainment of political independence in 1947 was a watershed moment in Indian history, but it did not mean an end to the struggles for economic and cultural freedom.” Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, lived over two and a half thousand years ago in ancient India. The Buddha’s…