9 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) “The Great Depression led to the rise of radical politics and the emergence of new forms of government intervention in the economy.” Comment. (250 Words/15 Marks)
9 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Hurdles in importing diamonds pose a quantum block to research ambition (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The Customs Department’s diamond import policies are impacting India’s ₹6,000-crore National Quantum Mission, which relies on lab-grown diamonds with specific defects for…
9 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. PRESIDENT OF INDIA LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN ‘LIFESTYLE FOR SUSTAINABILITY’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2031616 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The “Lifestyle for Sustainability” campaign by Brahma Kumaris promotes nature-friendly habits through awareness, education, and community engagement, aiming to reduce resource consumption and enhance environmental consciousness nationwide, especially in rural areas. Analysis of…
9 July 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. Indigenous HPV vaccine, the rhetoric and the reality (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The controversy over HPV vaccination in India questions its efficacy in preventing cervical cancer amidst declining global trends. The introduction of the indigenous ‘Cervavac’ by the Serum…
9 July 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. TRADE POLICY NEEDS A RESET (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Context: India’s resistance to the expansion of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) negotiation agenda in domains such as e-commerce, trade, climate change, and investment facilitation…
8 July 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) “The changing nature of revolutionary extremism in the Indian national movement reflected a broader shift in political consciousness.” Substantiate. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Revolutionary extremism refers to a political or social ideology that advocates for radical and revolutionary changes to the existing scheme of things. The Indian national movement was characterized by various forms…
8 July 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. New private investment plans slumped to 20-year low in Q1 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy. Context India’s private capital expenditure reached a 20-year low in the April-to-June quarter, with just ₹44,300 crore in new investments. This slump contrasts sharply with previous quarters and…
8 July 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2031358 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) invites proposals for “Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs” to advance quantum technologies in India. Aimed at setting benchmarks and validating quantum communication systems, this initiative…