9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 30th, 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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Paris AI Summit 2025
News: France is hosting a two-day AI Action Summit beginning on February 10. The summit will be co-chaired by Indian Prime Minister along with French President. About Paris AI Summit It is the brainchild of French President Emmanuel Macron. The initiative focuses on the broader agenda of global AI governance, innovation, and on means… Continue reading Paris AI Summit 2025
National Critical Mineral Mission
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs. 16,300 crores. About National Critical Mineral Mission It aims to intensify the exploration of critical minerals both within the country as well as in its offshore areas, creating a fast-track regulatory approval process for critical… Continue reading National Critical Mineral Mission
TEAM Initiative
News: The Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) initiative has been launched under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of MSMEs to boost digital commerce for MSMEs. About TEAM Initiative The initiative aims to empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance by integrating them with the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). … Continue reading TEAM Initiative
Understanding Economic Growth and Slowdown (2004-2011 vs. 2011-2023)
This post on Understanding Economic Growth and Slowdown (2004-2011 vs. 2011-2023) has been created based on article “How can the Budget arrest growth decline?” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 3- Economic Development Context: The article examines India’s economic slowdown and explores how fiscal policy, particularly government expenditure,… Continue reading Understanding Economic Growth and Slowdown (2004-2011 vs. 2011-2023)
MGNREGS and the Need for Adequate Funding
This post on MGNREGS and the Need for Adequate Funding has been created based on article “Stifling demand” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 3- Economic Development Context: The article discusses the current challenges faced by the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), a flagship rural… Continue reading MGNREGS and the Need for Adequate Funding
Bridging the Milk Divide for a Nutritionally Secure India
This post on Bridging the Milk Divide for a Nutritionally Secure India has been created based on article “Bridge the milk divide for a nutritionally secure India” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 3- Economic Development Context: This article discusses the inequalities in milk consumption across different socio-economic,… Continue reading Bridging the Milk Divide for a Nutritionally Secure India
Stampede Disaster and its Management in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, a stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on January 29, resulting in 30 deaths and over 60 injuries. This is not the first time when a large number of people have lost their lives in a stampede at a religious gathering. This is the third such incident in recent months… Continue reading Stampede Disaster and its Management in India- Explained Pointwise
Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
News– The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have taken control of Goma, a key city in North Kivu Province of the DRC and are moving south toward Bukavu. About Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Location & Size: Located in Central Africa, DRC is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th… Continue reading Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
News- Recently China’s ‘artificial sun’, the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor, sustained plasma for 1,000 seconds, breaking its 2023 record of 403 seconds. About Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor It is a fusion research device located at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP) in Hefei, China. It… Continue reading China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
News– The Union government recently approved the introduction of a new credit guarantee scheme for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that was announced in the FY25 Budget. About Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Aim- To provide 60% guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions… Continue reading Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
