PIB Summary for UPSC 30-March -2024 1. ECI’s C-Vigil app a big hit with voters: over 79,000 violations reported so far. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Important aspects of governance – E-governance The cVIGIL app’s role in promoting transparency and accountability in elections is crucial for UPSC aspirants’ understanding of governance. Context ● The news…
PIB Summary for UPSC 29-March -2024 1. Combined Index of Eight Core Industries increases by 6.7% (provisional) in Feb 2024 as compared to Index of Feb 2023 Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Relevant for UPSC as it assesses India’s industrial growth, key sectors’ performance, and economic implications for policymaking. Context ● The news reports a 6.7%…
PIB Summary for UPSC 28-March -2024 1. Government’s Borrowing plan for first half of FY 2024-25 Topic: GS2 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to mobilization of resources UPSC candidates must understand India’s fiscal policy, borrowing plans, and financial instruments to tackle economic and governance questions effectively. Context ● The Government of India, with the…
PIB Summary for UPSC 27-March -2024 1. As part of overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar arrives at Manila Bay, Philippines. Topic: GS2 – International Relations. The topic underscores India’s maritime diplomacy, environmental stewardship, and bilateral cooperation, relevant for UPSC’s international relations and governance segments. Context ● Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar…
PIB Summary for UPSC 26-March -2024 1. Payroll Data: EPFO adds 16.02 lakh net members during January 2024 Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Statutory Bodies Understanding EPFO data aids in analyzing youth employment trends and economic sectors’ growth, crucial for UPSC economics and social issues. Context ● The news highlights EPFO’s provisional data for…
PIB Summary for UPSC 23-March -2024 1. Ministry of Earth Sciences hosts Inter-Ministerial Joint Workshop on Blue Economy Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy The Blue Economy’s significance lies in its potential for sustainable economic growth and its relevance to environmental conservation, a UPSC focus. Context ● The Ministry of Earth Sciences led a workshop on…
PIB Summary for UPSC 22-March -2024 1. International Telecommunication Union elects India as co-chair of its Digital Innovation Board Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora The topic showcases India’s global leadership in ICT, crucial for understanding diplomacy, innovation, and technological cooperation, relevant for UPSC. Context ● The news…
PIB Summary for UPSC 21-March -2024 1. Maiden test-firing of India’s first indigenously-made 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks held at BEML in Mysuru. Topic: GS3 – Internal Security From a UPSC perspective, this topic is crucial as it highlights India’s strides in indigenous defence technology development. Context ● The news announces the successful…
PIB Summary for UPSC 20-March -2024 1. Five-day 41st Steering Committee Meeting of International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy begins in New Delhi Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies, GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy The topic is crucial for UPSC as it addresses global collaboration, renewable energy…
PIB Summary for UPSC 19-March -2024 1. EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 24 Topic: GS2 – International Relations The India-US Tiger Triumph – 24 HADR exercise is crucial for UPSC due to its implications for strategic cooperation and disaster management. Context ● India and the US conduct bilateral HADR exercise Tiger Triumph – 24, enhancing interoperability…