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4 January 2025 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. Achievement of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2089984&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives Context The article highlights key developments in India’s aviation sector, including regulatory reforms, infrastructure expansion, and sustainability initiatives.  Transformative Legislation: Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 was enacted to modernize India’s aviation sector…

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3 January 2025 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. Key Insights from ASUSE 2023-24 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2089569&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24 report highlights significant growth in establishments, employment, productivity, and digital adoption in India’s unincorporated sector.  Sectoral Growth The unincorporated sector in India has shown substantial growth, with the number of…

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04 January 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. In Madurai, mining for tungsten and trouble (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS3 – Environment Context Women in Madurai protest against tungsten mining project, citing environmental, cultural, and heritage concerns over government decision. Background of the Protest Opposition to Mining Government Stance and…

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4 January 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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1. Year of the Economy (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article reflects on the political upheavals and economic challenges of 2024 while emphasizing the need for India to prioritize economic growth and stability in 2025….

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04 January 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has proposed the ONOE framework to synchronize Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.  Historical Context of Simultaneous Elections Simultaneous elections were common in…

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03 January 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 –  Social Justice Context Globally democracies face increasing polarization, driven by historical inequalities, cultural divides, and technological disruptions like social media and AI.  Definition and Rise of Polarization Polarization is defined as a sharp…

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3 January 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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1. The Hottest Year (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The article highlights India’s escalating climate challenges, emphasizing the need for proactive, systemic measures to address vulnerabilities and sustain development amid intensifying global warming.  Analysis of the news: Record-Breaking Heat and Global…

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3 January 2025 : Daily Answer Writing

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Q1) What do you understand by ‘Good Governance’? Highlight the key barriers to good governance in India and the measures required to overcome such barriers. (150 Words/10 Marks)   Answer: Good governance, as per UNDP, involves mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which citizens articulate their interests, exercise legal rights, meet their obligations, and mediate differences….

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03 January 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. Experts on GM crop panels to declare conflict of interest (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Agriculture Context The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has amended rules governing the selection of experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which…