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11 November 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. The Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in Health in India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2072149&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare in India, attributed to increased government spending and improved public healthcare infrastructure. Between 2014-15 and 2021-22, government health expenditure rose significantly,…

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11 November 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context In 2023, the central government imposed a borrowing cap on Kerala, restricting its financial autonomy and sparking a constitutional debate on Article 293. Article 293…

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11 November 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

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1. Fixing a leaky PDS    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article argues for a re-evaluation of India’s food subsidy program to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and address nutritional needs through targeted support and system reforms. What is PDS? Reconsidering the Extent of Free Food Subsidies…

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11 November 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. On improving wind energy generation (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context India has substantial wind energy potential, yet a significant portion remains untapped. Recent policies aim to encourage repowering of outdated wind turbines to improve efficiency. However, challenges in…

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9 November 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

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Q1) Write an explanatory note on the causes and impacts of avalanches. Also, highlight the various strategies to mitigate its impact, with a special emphasis on NDMA guidelines.  (150 words/10 Marks)   ANS Avalanche is a sudden, rapid mass movement of snow and associated materials (rock fragments, soil, and vegetation) downwards along a slope. Its…

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9 November 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

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1. Caught In The Cross FIRE (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has become an annual crisis, worsening air quality across North India, especially in Delhi.Despite government schemes and machinery subsidies, farmers find limited…

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9 November 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

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1. INDIA- AUSTRALIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE AUSTRAHIND COMMENCES IN MAHARASHTRA (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2071767&reg=3&lang=1 ) Context The 3rd edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra, on November 8, 2024, and will conclude on November 21, 2024.This annual event alternates between India and Australia, with the previous edition held in Australia…

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9 November 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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1. The BRICS journey — gaining heft while in transition (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The 2024 BRICS summit in Kazan highlighted the bloc’s resilience amid global conflicts, expanding membership and aiming to reform the international order for inclusivity.New partnerships signal BRICS’s growing…