9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 16th, 2023
Dear Friends,
We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do:
- Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you.
- We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and adds value not just for GS but also for essay writing. Hence, the 9 PM brief now covers the following newspapers:
- The Hindu
- Indian Express
- Livemint
- Business Standard
- Times of India
- Down To Earth
- PIB
- We have also introduced the relevance part to every article. This ensures that you know why a particular article is important.
- Since these changes are new, so initially the number of articles might increase, but they’ll go down over time.
- It is our endeavor to provide you with the best content and your feedback is essential for the same. We will be anticipating your feedback and ensure the blog serves as an optimal medium of learning for all the aspirants.
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India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047
Source: The post India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047 has been created, based on the article “India can lead the charge in creating a global and seamless energy network” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd April 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructures- Energy Context: As India approaches 2047, its 100th year of… Continue reading India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047
India should consider granting dual citizenship to diaspora
Source: The post India should consider granting dual citizenship to diaspora has been created, based on the article “Dual citizenship is an idea whose time has come” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd April 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Indian diaspora. Context: In the last 50 years, global migration has surged, and India has played… Continue reading India should consider granting dual citizenship to diaspora
Disinformation poses serious short-term threat to India
Source: The post Disinformation poses serious short-term threat to India has been created, based on the article “Tackling the disinformation threat in India” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd April 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Security Context: The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 identifies disinformation as the top short-term global threat. Rapidly… Continue reading Disinformation poses serious short-term threat to India
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024- Key changes, Reasons and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 was tabled in the Lok Sabha recently by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs. The Bill, proposes major changes to the Waqf Act 1995, by introducing sweeping changes in the governance and regulation of Waqfs in India. However, the Bill has been met with strong criticism from the opposition parties,… Continue reading The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024- Key changes, Reasons and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Naini Lake
News: Naini Lake has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, the lowest in five years. About Naini Lake Location: It is a natural, kidney-shaped lake located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The lake was discovered by English businessman P. Barron in the mid-19th century. The lake is situated in Kumaon region, surrounded by seven hills including :… Continue reading Naini Lake
Nagarahole National Park
News: The issue of land grants within the core area of Nagarahole National Park and Tiger Reserve has sparked concern among environmentalists and forest officials. About Nagarahole National Park It is located in Karnataka. It derives its name from the Nagarahole River, which means ‘Serpent River’. It connects to the Western Ghats through Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.… Continue reading Nagarahole National Park
NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal
News: Finance Minister launched the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal today in New Delhi. About NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal Developed by: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). It is a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic and fiscal parameters, research reports, papers, and expert… Continue reading NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal
Arctic Council
News– The tensions have risen in the Arctic region, following the comments made by the US President about annexing Greenland and Canada (including their dispute on the status of the Northwest Passage) added with impacts of climate change and resource competition in the region. About Arctic Council It is an intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination… Continue reading Arctic Council
[UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #39: Sanjay Verma sir Board, PSIR Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 28/3/25 Board: Sanjay Verma sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Uttar Pradesh Daf keywords: Sex education, vice captain, microtales, psir optional, UP (others not relevant) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman Have you followed the champions trophy(no sir) Elements of sex education What are middle powers Name some France… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #39: Sanjay Verma sir Board, PSIR Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
[UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #38: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Philosophy Optional, Kerala Home State, Cooking Hobby
Date of Interview: 28-03-2025 Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: Philosophy Home State: Kerala Hobby: Cooking Session: Forenoon 4th to go Most of the questions were daf based. Key words: India Post, Kerala, Cooking, Mohiniyattam, Nature club, Environmental Studies To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2024, visit this page Chairman 1. Is India Post still have relevance? Member… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2024] – Transcript #38: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Philosophy Optional, Kerala Home State, Cooking Hobby
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