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20 November 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Coal India Ltd under the Aegis of Ministry of Coal receives Green World Awards 2024 in London (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074651&reg=3&lang=1 ) Context Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal, received the Green World Environment Award 2024 for its exceptional CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna, providing curative treatment to over 600…

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20 November 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. The AQI we choose (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Environment Context: The article highlights the urgent need for scientifically driven, health-focused strategies to tackle worsening air pollution in India amidst climatic anomalies and monitoring challenges. What is air Pollution and how is it measured…

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20 November 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. A community on the margins, its hidden scars (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice –  Vulnerable Sections Context The article discusses the mental health challenges faced by sex workers globally, rooted in societal stigma, violence, and economic pressures. It highlights gaps in mental health…

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20 November 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context Donald Trump, as U.S. President-elect, proposed tariffs of up to 60% on Chinese imports to address the U.S. trade deficit with China and counter…

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19 November 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. 56th Tiger Reserve of the country notified in Chhattisgarh (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074302&reg=3&lang=1 ) Context The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been officially notified as the 56th tiger reserve in India, spanning 2,829 sq.kms. This makes it the third largest tiger reserve, bolstering tiger conservation efforts in the region. Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla…

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19 November 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. Neighbourhood first, in practice  (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article criticizes India’s muscle-flexing foreign policy in South Asia, advocating for a more cooperative, respectful, and neighborly approach to foster regional stability and goodwill. About South Asia India’s “National Interest” in the Neighborhood The…