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14 Dec 2023 : Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 14-December-2023 1. Revised criminal reform Bills in Parliament: What has changed, and why Topic: GS2 – Polity This topic is relevant for both UPSC Prelims and Mains in the context of current affairs, legal reforms, and constitutional amendments Context: With the withdrawal of their previous forms, the Centre introduced three amended criminal reform…

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13 Dec 2023 : PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 13-December -2023 1. PROMOTING SMART FARMING Topic: GS3 – Indian agriculture Context: Encouraging the implementation of advanced farming practices to enhance efficiency and sustainability in agricultural processes. Overall Initiatives: The adoption of modern and smart farming technologies in India is influenced by factors such as socioeconomic conditions, geographical features, crop types, and…

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13 Dec 2023 : Indian Express

Indian Express 13- December-2023 1) Eye on Kashmir Topic: Polity Context: India’s geopolitical environment has significantly changed with the recent Supreme Court ruling that upholds the split of Ladakh and the repeal of Article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir. This analysis looks at the problems and opportunities that lay ahead as well as the impact…

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13 Dec 2023 : Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 13-December-2023 1. Lok Sabha passes Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Lok Sabha passed two Bills extending the provisions of the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act for 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Additional information on the news: The extension applies to…

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13 December 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF

The Hindu Editorial 13-December-2023 1. An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty Topic: GS2:- Polity: Freedom of Expression Context: Fahad Shah, a journalist,was arrested under UAPA for publishing an article. He was granted bail in three other cases and had preventive detention orders quashed. He remained in custody due to allegations under FIR No.1/2022. High…

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12 Dec 2023 : PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 12-December -2023 1. Measures Undertaken for Self-sufficiency in Coal Production & Supply to Power Sector. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy India’s Coal Production and Supply: Key Points  Record high coal production: 893.19 MT in 2022-23, a 14.77% increase from the previous year. Measures for self-sufficiency: Transparent auctions for commercial mining (91 blocks auctioned). Regular…

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12 Dec 2023 : Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs 12-December-2023 1. SC upholds repeal of J&K’s special status. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Supreme Court Decision on Article 370: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the President’s power to abrogate the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. The decision led to the reorganization of the…

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12 December 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF

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…