9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 20th, 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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WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives
News: The WHO has released guidelines recommending low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to improve cardiovascular health. About WHO’s New Guidelines on Salt Consumption The guidelines suggest reducing sodium chloride (NaCl) in table salt and replacing it with potassium chloride (KCl). The goal is to limit sodium intake to less than 2 grams per day to reduce… Continue reading WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives
India’s Approach to Combat Leprosy Transmission
News: The Indian government has adopted a targeted approach to contain leprosy transmission in five states—Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Odisha where the disease has the highest prevalence. About National Strategic Plan (NSP) & Roadmap for Leprosy (2023-27) It was launched on January 30, 2023, to achieve zero leprosy transmission by 2027, ahead of the… Continue reading India’s Approach to Combat Leprosy Transmission
National Manufacturing Mission
News: The Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced significant initiatives to strengthen India’s manufacturing sector under the “National Manufacturing Mission”. About National Manufacturing Mission The National Manufacturing Mission has been introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to boost the manufacturing sector across small, medium, and large industries, further advancing the Make in India initiative. Aim: This… Continue reading National Manufacturing Mission
Four New Ramsar Sites in India
News: Recently, four more wetlands have been recognized as Ramsar sites, increasing the total number in the country to 89. About Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu Location: The Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. Area: The sanctuary covers an area of 230.495 hectares. Ecological Importance: It functions as an… Continue reading Four New Ramsar Sites in India
NVS-02 Satellite
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported a technical glitch in its NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched on January 29, 2025, as part of its 100th successful mission. About NVS-02 NVS-02 is an advanced navigation satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as part of India’s Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system. … Continue reading NVS-02 Satellite
DeepSeek’s AI Disruption and Lessons for India- Explained Pointwise
The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have reshaped the technological landscape globally, with significant geopolitical and economic implications. The recent emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has generated widespread discussion due to its breakthrough models, DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3. These models have demonstrated capabilities nearly matching top-tier AI systems from the U.S. but at… Continue reading DeepSeek’s AI Disruption and Lessons for India- Explained Pointwise
Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers
Source: The post Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers has been created, based on the article “India needs a law to protect domestic workers’ rights” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Context:… Continue reading Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers
Budget Boosts Agriculture but Structural Issues Persist
Source: The post Budget Boosts Agriculture but Structural Issues Persist has been created, based on the article “Ashok Gulati, Raya Das on Budget 2025: Stopping short of the farm” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Government Budgeting and Agriculture Context: The article discusses the Union Budget 2025-26’s impact on… Continue reading Budget Boosts Agriculture but Structural Issues Persist
Fossil fuel subsidies reshape global energy usage
Source: The post Fossil fuel subsidies reshape global energy usage has been created, based on the article “How much in subsidies do fossil fuels receive?” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructures- Energy Context: The article explains fossil fuel subsidies and their impact. In 2022, explicit subsidies were… Continue reading Fossil fuel subsidies reshape global energy usage
AI is transforming genomics and healthcare
Source: The post AI is transforming genomics and healthcare has been created, based on the article “The various challenges associated with AI-driven genetic testing” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context: The article discusses how AI is… Continue reading AI is transforming genomics and healthcare
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