13 June 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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13 June 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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  1. Study ranks India second in nitrous oxide emissions (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context India’s significant role as the world’s second largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O), largely from agricultural activities, underscores urgent calls for revising farming practices…

13 June 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
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13 June 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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1. ELEPHANTS, LIKE US Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservations – Species Context: A recent study reveals that elephants use unique, non-imitative sounds as proper names, challenging the idea that complex identity concepts are exclusively human. This discovery suggests elephants have person-like traits, prompting a reconsideration of how humans ethically treat them. The Significance of…

13 June 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
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13 June 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. Tackling the fatty liver disease epidemic Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the urgent need for awareness and action against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, reclassified as Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Highlighting the theme of International Fatty Liver Day, it emphasises early screening, comprehensive health checks, and lifestyle…

13 June 2024 : Pib Summary For Upsc
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13 June 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. First Session of 18th Lok Sabha to be Held from 24th June to 3rd July, 2024 Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The upcoming sessions of the 18th Lok Sabha and 264th Rajya Sabha mark the start of a new parliamentary term, with key proceedings including member oaths, the Speaker’s election, and the President’s…

12 June 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
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12 June 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. Bihar’s call for special category status (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context Bihar’s Chief Minister has renewed the State’s demand for special category status, aiming to secure more tax revenues from the Centre. This status, crucial amid political dynamics, is…

12 June 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
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12 June 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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1. Redrawing the red line (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: On a significant day for Indian democracy, marked by the inauguration of the third successive NDA government, a tragic terrorist attack occurred on the Reasi-Katra road. Pakistan-sponsored terrorists ambushed a bus full of pilgrims, killing…

12 June 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
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12 June 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. India’s looming financial crisis (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment Context The article warns of an impending financial crisis in India due to rapid, poorly regulated credit growth driven by an overhyped narrative of economic innovation and…

12 June 2024 : Pib Summary For Upsc
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12 June 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE – 24 (JIMEX – 24) COMMENCED AT YOKOSUKA JAPAN Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context INS Shivalik’s participation in the Japan – India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24) marks the eighth edition of this bilateral exercise since its inception in 2012. The exercise aims to enhance maritime…