Daily Current Affairs 9-December-2023 1. RBI keeps repo rate at 6.5%, raises GDP growth forecast. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided unanimously to keep key interest rates unchanged. Additional information on this news: The GDP growth projection for 2023-24 was raised to…
The Hindu Editorial 9-December-2023 1. India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas. Topic: GS2 – health sector Study Findings (Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2023): In 2020, 60.5% of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of antibiotics in India were unapproved, comprising 239 formulations. Additionally, 9.9% of FDCs, consisting of 39 formulations, were being sold despite being banned in the…
Indian Express 8- December-2023 1) CHENNAI ALARM Context: Life in Chennai has been badly disrupted by Cyclone Michaung. Even before the storm made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, torrential rainfall caused floods and submerged houses. More than 48 hours after the rain stopped, several areas are still under water, and at least 20 people have died….
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 8-December -2023 1. MONUMENT MITRA SCHEME. Topic: GS1 – art and culture Context: “Adopt A Heritage Program 2.0” was launched on September 4, 2023, by the Union Minister of Culture.  MONUMENT MITRA SCHEME: Objective: The program aims to enhance the visitor experience and make protected monuments more visitor-friendly. ASI Framework: Archaeological Survey…
Daily Current Affairs 8-December-2023 1. SC to give Article 370 verdict on Monday. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, to deliver judgment on the challenge to the abrogation of Article 370. Additional information on this news: Verdict scheduled for Monday, following a case reserved for judgment on…
The Hindu Editorial 8-December-2023 1. India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas. Topic: GS2 – International relations. Context: Indian foreign policy aspires to global leadership, but faces challenges in its immediate neighbourhood. South Asia poses three types of dilemmas for India: politically anti-India regimes, structural issues from China’s influence, and geopolitical architecture changes. Causes of Dilemmas: Regional Geopolitical…
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Indian Express 7- December-2023 1) Partners in uncertain times Context: A major turning point in the history of Italy-India ties was the March visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to India. Following the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a joint statement detailing a new foundation for collaboration was released. With the identification of…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 7-December -2023 1. PM hails Garba’s inscription on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Topic: GS1 – art and culture Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses joy over the inclusion of Gujarat’s Garba on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List. In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlights Garba as a…
Daily Current Affairs 7-December-2023 1. 114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Additional information on this news: The Reorganisation Bill increases J&K Assembly seats from 107 to 114….