9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 21st, 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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Supreme Court limits Governor and President assent powers
Source: The post Supreme Court limits Governor and President assent powers has been created, based on the article “A proclamation of democracy in legislative process” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Polity-Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: The Supreme Court’s recent… Continue reading Supreme Court limits Governor and President assent powers
India considers revising its investment treaty model
Source: The post India considers revising its investment treaty model has been created, based on the article “India needs a model BIT that balances investment protection with the right to regulate” published in “Indian Express” on 16th April 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting… Continue reading India considers revising its investment treaty model
India needs electrification nuclear energy and hydrogen for net-zero
Source: The post India needs electrification nuclear energy and hydrogen for net-zero has been created, based on the article “India, rising power demand and the ‘hydrogen factor’” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructure- Energy Context: To achieve a net-zero economy, India must shift from fossil fuels to… Continue reading India needs electrification nuclear energy and hydrogen for net-zero
Making Sense of Mains 2024 failure and thoughts for way ahead
There were six of them. In one single room. Statics tell you that if six people have appeared for the UPSC Interview, at least 2 will make it. That is because the commission calls 3 people for the personality test for every 1 vacancy. A certain disquiet prevailed in the Secretary, Rural Development’s chamber. The… Continue reading Making Sense of Mains 2024 failure and thoughts for way ahead
Sir Sankaran Nair
News: The Prime Minister’s tribute acknowledged Sankaran Nair’s fearless voice against British tyranny on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. About Sir Sankaran Nair He was a prominent Indian jurist, social reformer, and nationalist known for his contributions to the Indian freedom struggle and for advocating civil rights under British rule. Early life He… Continue reading Sir Sankaran Nair
Q-Shield Platform
News: Startup QNu Labs launches world’s 1st unique platform Q-Shield empowering enterprises to protect critical infrastructure. About Q-Shield Platform It is a comprehensive cryptography management platform designed to secure critical infrastructure against future quantum threats. Developed by: QNu Labs, incubated at IIT Madras Research Park (2016) and one of the startups selected by the Department… Continue reading Q-Shield Platform
RARE EARTH MINERALS – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
Recently, China has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals & magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor & aerospace industries. The Chinese government ordered restrictions on the export of six heavy rare earth metals, which are refined entirely in China, as well as rare earth magnets, 90 percent of which are produced… Continue reading RARE EARTH MINERALS – Significance & Challenges – Explained pointwise
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
News: The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 will be hosted by the state of Bihar from 4th to 15th May 2025. About Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Aspect Details About 1. These are annual national-level multidisciplinary sports events held in India. 2. KIYG is a part of the Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
Meningitis
News: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis. About Meningitis Meningitis is a serious medical condition involving an infection and inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges. Caused by: It can… Continue reading Meningitis
STELLAR Model
News: The State-of-the-art, Totally indigenously developed Resource Adequacy model (STELLAR) has recently been launched by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on 11 April 2025. About STELLAR Model It is a next-gen software tool for integrated planning of power generation, transmission, storage, and demand response. It is developed in line with Resource Adequacy Guidelines issued by… Continue reading STELLAR Model
Following articles have already been covered in the 7 PM Articles of the day:
7 PM Article – Suspension of MPs in Parliament – Explained Pointwise
