Daily Current Affairs 14-November-2023 1. Retail inflation eases to a four-month low of 4.87% in October. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Context: Retail inflation in India eased to a four-month low of 4.87% in October, down from slightly over 5% in September. The rise in vegetable prices decelerated to 2.7% from 3.4%, contributing to the…
The Hindu Editorial 14-November-2023 1. Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Representation Disparities: An Indian Member of Parliament (MP) represents an average of 2.5 million citizens. In the U.S., a House of Representatives member represents approximately 700,000 citizens. In Pakistan, a National Assembly member represents around 600,000 citizens, and…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 10-November -2023 1. ESIC observes National Ayurveda Day (Dhanwantari Jayanti) – 2023 Topic: GS3 – government organisations Context: Rajendra Kumar, Director General of ESIC, highlighted the significant contribution of Ayurveda in curing humankind for centuries. Ayurveda provides holistic treatment to the body and mind, addressing the root causes of diseases. Over the…
The Hindu Editorial 10-November-2023 1. Women in red: On an optimum menstrual hygiene policy. Topic: GS3 – Woman health. Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court of India intervenes, setting a four-week deadline for the government to finalize a comprehensive menstrual hygiene policy. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud directs the formulation of a national model for girls’ toilet…
Indian Express 10-November-2023 1) India, US and the AI bridge Context: The need for a more thorough and intensive conversation on artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more apparent as the US and India’s foreign and defense ministers convene in Delhi to further their defense and security alliance. Recent events, such as President Biden’s Executive Order…
Daily Current Affairs 10-November-2023 1) 100,000 GALAXIES IN A SINGLE FRAME: THE PROMISE OF EUCLID Topic: GS3- Science and Tech Context: The first batch of photos from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid telescope, which was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in July, have been made public. Even though NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has previously…
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Indian Express 9-November-2023 1) A matter of integrity Context: India celebrated its liberation from foreign rule on August 15, 1947, and set out on a path toward freedom and existence. The Indian Constitution then went into effect on January 26, 1950, which launched a democratic path based on values like equality, individual rights, the rule…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 9-November -2023 1. PM hails rise in patent applications in India. Topic: GS3 – patents and copyrights. Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed the increase in patent applications in India. He shared a link to a WIPO post that reported a 31.6% growth in patent applications by Indian residents in 2022….
Daily Current Affairs 9-November-2023 1. Kerala moves SC against Governor again. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Context: The Kerala government has moved the Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for delaying the approval of crucial Bills, especially related to post-COVID public health concerns. The State argues that the Governor’s lack of urgency in addressing…