1. In our defence (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Internal Security Context: The article discusses Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s initiative to establish the Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) as a platform for strategic military deliberations, while highlighting ongoing challenges in India’s military modernization, personnel shortages, and preparedness. The Importance of…
1. A mission’s next step (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Science and Technology Context: The article highlights India’s rapid advancements in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) driven by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), which has fostered innovative technologies, startups, and infrastructure to establish India as a global leader…
PIB Summary for UPSC 22-April-2024 1. PM inaugurates 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti Topic: GS1 – History – Indian culture. The event highlights Contribution of Bhagwan Mahavir to Indian cultural heritage, spirituality, and India’s timeless values, relevant for understanding societal ethos and diversity. Context ● The news is about Prime…
Indian Express 14-October-2023 1) Cost of Dal-Roti Context: Food inflation has recently been primarily contained to cereals and pulses, and consumer food prices have increased by 9.9% year over year. The article highlights how the Reserve Bank of India and the government are concerned about growing food costs in India, notably for cereals and pulses,…
Daily Current Affairs 1-April -2024- Top News of the Day 1. Genetic profiling of captive jumbos of Kerala to begin soon Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservations, GS3 – Science and Technology Understanding genetic profiling of captive elephants is significant for wildlife conservation and management, relevant to UPSC’s environment syllabus. Context ● The news pertains…
The Hindu Editorial 12-December-2023 1. Harvest the Odisha story to ensure food security Topic: GS3 – food security Agricultural Transformation: Odisha transformed from importing rice to producing 13.606 million tonnes of food grains in 2022. Average rice yield tripled in two decades,from 10.41 quintals/hectare in 2000-01 to 27.30 quintals/hectare in 2020-21. Kalahandi district,known as the…
