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18 Dec 2023 : Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 18-December-2023 1. Global coal demand likely to decline 2.3% by 2026: IEA. Topic: GS2 – Energy Security – Non-Fossil Fuels Energy. UPSC questions on this topic encourage broader discussions about the advantages of non-fossil fuel energy for sustainability, the specific challenges and opportunities faced by India, and the global implications of transitioning away…

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18 December 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF

The Hindu Editorial 18-December-2023 1. An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act. Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors. While the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination often features questions related to the Forest Rights Act, the UPSC Mains rarely delves into specific legislation unless it forms part…

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18 Dec 2023 : PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 18-December -2023 1. India has witnessed investment of over Rs.1,000 crore in Space Startups in last nine months of the current financial year from April to December 2023, says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Developing New Technology – Space Directly asking about space startups might be…

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16 Dec 2023 : Indian Express

Indian Express 16- December-2023 1. On the farm, and beyond Topic: GS3 – Agricultural Resources, Govt Policies and intervention This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for mains in the context of farm mechanization in Indian Agriculture sector. Context: The focus of the article is on India’s current situation with…

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16 Dec 2023 : Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 16-December-2023 1) “India’s Energy Dilemma: COP28 Fallout, Coal Resurgence, and the Imperative for Energy Storage” Topic: GS3 – Environment This topic is relevant for both UPSC Prelims and Mains in the context of current affairs, governance, environment, economics, and international relations. Context: COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference of 2023, ended with a…

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16 December 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF

The Hindu Editorial 16-December-2023 1. A time-honoured connect that will help bridge the Gulf Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for mains in context of understanding bilateral relations and agreements involving India. Context: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to India strengthens…

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16 Dec 2023 : PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 16-December -2023 1. Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation signed between India and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of Digitization and Electronic manufacturing Topic: GS2- International Relations- Bilateral Relations GS3 – Indian Economy – Effects of liberalization on the economy This topic is not much relevant in the context of…

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15 Dec 2023 : Indian Express

Indian Express 15- December-2023 1. The nature of the future Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held its 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) on December 13, underscoring the pressing need for international action to address the climate issue. The summit served as the first worldwide stocktake required by the…