Indian Express 1-December-2023 1) The leader India needs to be Context: Palestinian terrorists led by Hamas launched an invasion of southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, which resulted in a high death toll among civilians and military action. The humanitarian situation was made worse by Israel’s aerial bombardment and ground invasion of…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 1-December -2023 1. INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE: 2011-12=100) FOR OCTOBER, 2023 Topic: GS3 – Indian economy Context: The Combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 12.1% in October 2023 compared to October 2022. More on this news: All eight core industries, including Cement, Coal, Crude Oil, Electricity, Fertilizers,…
Daily Current Affairs 1-December-2023 1. GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Context: India’s GDP grew at a higher-than-expected rate of 7.6% in the July-September 2023 quarter. The growth surpassed the central bank’s projection of 6.5% despite tangible downturns in the farm and services sectors and consumer spending….
The Hindu Editorial 1-December-2023 1. Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Introduction: Vibodh Parthasarathi, media policy professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, analyzes the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill released in November 2023 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Historical Context: The bill is part of a series…
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 30-November -2023 1. Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan Topic: GS2- Vulnerable section Context: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with total outlay of Rs.24,104 crore (Central Share:Rs.15,336 crore and State Share: Rs.8,768…
Indian Express 30-November-2023 1) Stepping up, together Context: Following India’s one-year tenure as G20 president, attention turns to evaluation of the obstacles encountered and the revolutionary agenda pursued. The world has seen several changes during this time, including the COVID-19 pandemic’s aftermath, climate change risks, unstable financial markets, and mounting debt. India sought to provide…
Daily Current Affairs 30-November-2023 1. U.S. blames Indian official for ‘plot’ against Pannun Topic: GS2- International relation Context: U.S. Department of Justice indictment claims a senior Indian Intelligence official masterminded assassination plot against Khalistani activist; MEA says a highlevel panel will look into the issue. More information on news: India has set up a “high level” committee to inquire into the U.S. allegation about an Indian plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a U.S. based Khalistani activist wanted on terror…
The Hindu Editorial 30-November-2023 1. A better model Topic: GS2- Constitution Body Context: The ECI must act independently as the arbiter of election code breaches Model Code of Conduct: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that parties and governments are expected to follow during election campaigning is well meaning, but not easy to enforce. The…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 29-November -2023 1. RAKSHA MANTRI SHRI RAJNATH SINGH UNVEILS CREST OF PROJECT 15B STEALTH GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER YARD 12706 (IMPHAL) Topic: GS3- Security Context: The crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), the third amongst the four Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers, was unveiled by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, in the presence…