9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 17th, 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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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
News: An Ajmer court’s recent decision to admit a petition for a survey of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah has sparked calls for a similar investigation into the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. Ajmer’s deputy mayor has claimed that the site was originally a Sanskrit college and Jain temple before being converted into a mosque in… Continue reading Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Inner Line Permit (ILP) system
News: Recently, the Manipur government began reviewing the ILP system due to violations, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement. About Inner Line Permit (ILP) It is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory… Continue reading Inner Line Permit (ILP) system
Ratapani Tiger Reserve
News: The Madhya Pradesh government has officially notified the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. Ratapani is now the state’s eighth tiger reserve. About Ratapani Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges across Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. Origin: It was first declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1976,… Continue reading Ratapani Tiger Reserve
PRAGATI Platform
News: A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. About PRAGATI Platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015. It is a multipurpose and multi-modal platform designed to address public grievances. It also monitors and reviews key… Continue reading PRAGATI Platform
Windfall tax
News: The government recently removed the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil and exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel after a decline in international oil prices. About Windfall tax Windfall tax is a tax imposed by governments on companies that have earned unexpectedly high profits due to favorable market conditions, policy shifts,… Continue reading Windfall tax
SFG 2025 Entrance Test Results + Some food for thought.
Dear Friends, Exactly 36 hours ago we assembled in different cities of the country ( and some of us in front of a computer screen or a mobile screen ) to appear for SFG entrance test #1. We are happy to announce the results of the entrance test. Read why we do SFG at 7AM… Continue reading SFG 2025 Entrance Test Results + Some food for thought.
India’s Economic Slowdown and Path to Recovery
Source: The post India’s Economic Slowdown and Path to Recovery has been created, based on the article “A push for growth” Published in “Indian Express” on 2nd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy-Growth Context: The article discusses India’s slowing GDP growth, driven by weak industrial performance, reduced investments, and muted consumption. It… Continue reading India’s Economic Slowdown and Path to Recovery
India’s plan to establish an AI Safety Institute
Source: The post India’s plan to establish an AI Safety Institute has been created, based on the article “What India’s AI Safety Institute could do” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3 – Science and Technology – S&T effects on everyday life Context: The article discusses India’s plan to… Continue reading India’s plan to establish an AI Safety Institute
Urban health challenges
Source: The post Urban health challenges has been created, based on the article “India’s cities, their non-communicable disease burden” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: The article discusses poor health outcomes in urban areas, especially… Continue reading Urban health challenges
Importance of research security in India
Source: The post importance of research security in India has been created, based on the article “Research security should be a national priority” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Security Context: The article highlights the importance of research security in India as it invests in advanced technologies.… Continue reading Importance of research security in India
