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1 October 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. INDIA- KAZAKHSTAN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE KAZIND -2024 COMMENCES IN AULI (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2060265&reg=3&lang=1 ) Context India and Kazakhstan commenced the 8th Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 at Auli, Uttarakhand, focusing on counterterrorism in semi-urban and mountainous terrains. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, joint tactics, and defence cooperation between both nations. Exercise KAZIND: 2. India’s…

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1 October 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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1. The La Nina shadow      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS1– Geography Context: The article discusses the delayed onset of La Niña, the late monsoon retreat, and their impact on worsening air quality in Delhi and northern India during the upcoming winter. What is El Nino and La Nina?     Delayed…

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1 October 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. Steady but slow: On the VIPER mission, lessons for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context NASA’s cancellation of the VIPER mission has raised concerns about the U.S.’s lunar exploration strategy, especially amidst increasing competition from China’s lunar program India’s space agency,…

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1 October 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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 1. Analysis to action: should climate scientists engage in activism? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The article discusses the ongoing climate emergency, highlighting the debate over whether climate scientists should focus solely on research or also engage in activism to effectively address…

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30 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

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Q1) Enumerate the major reasons that make the Indian economy heavily reliant on coal. Explain why phasing out coal from our energy basket is difficult. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS India is the second largest producer of coal and coal fulfils 55% of the country’s energy needs. Country’s reliance on coal is based on its high…

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30 September 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. Prime Minister Modi Dedicates Bidkin Industrial Area to the Nation (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2060099&reg=3&lang=1 ) Context Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Bidkin Industrial Area in Marathwada, Maharashtra, aiming to boost regional economic growth. The project, part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, will attract ₹56,200 crore in investments and create 30,000 jobs, fostering industrial development. Bidkin…

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30 September 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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1. UNLOCKING THE RETAIL ADVANTAGE        (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses India’s transformative retail and e-commerce growth, emphasizing the critical role of logistics, supply chain efficiency, and technological advancements in achieving economic and sustainable development goals. India at the Brink of Retail and E-commerce…

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30 September 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. Common Practice Standards must have India outlook (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s agroforestry sector offers significant potential for carbon finance integration through Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) initiatives. However, existing global carbon standards pose challenges due to their “common practice” criteria, which…

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30 September 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. Not just nothing, dark matter quests close in on dire ‘neutrino fog’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has made significant advancements in understanding dark matter by placing stringent limits on its possible identities. Despite ongoing challenges and null…

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28 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

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Q1) Although poor air quality is a perennial problem, it gets intensified during the winter months in Delhi-NCR. Explain. Evaluate the efficacy of existing measures to control air pollution. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Air pollution is the contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical, and biological agent. Air pollution gains alarming…