9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Brief 23 Jan, 2024
Dear Friends,
We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Brief 23 Jan, 2024 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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World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries
Source: The post World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries has been created, based on the article “Water at heart of climate solutions: World Bank report outlines policy priorities & steps to address finance gaps” published in “Down to earth ” on 21st December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context:… Continue reading World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries
Federal Reserve faces uncertainty in monetary policy
Source: The post Federal Reserve faces uncertainty in monetary policy has been created, based on the article “The Fed is as clueless as markets” published in “Business Standard” on 21st December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Context: The article… Continue reading Federal Reserve faces uncertainty in monetary policy
Significance of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kuwait
Source: The post significance of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kuwait has been created, based on the article “A chance to strike gold during the Kuwait visit” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The… Continue reading Significance of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kuwait
Controversy over surveying religious places
Source: The post controversy over surveying religious places has been created, based on the article “It is for historians to dig for tell-tale remains, not bigots” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society – secularism Context: The article discusses the controversy over surveying religious places like mosques to find… Continue reading Controversy over surveying religious places
India-China Relations after the LAC Disengagement- Explained Pointwise
The recent special representative meeting between India and China, held on December 18, 2024, marked a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two nations after years of tension. This meeting was the first formal engagement of its kind in nearly five years, with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister Wang… Continue reading India-China Relations after the LAC Disengagement- Explained Pointwise
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity. About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions. Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative. Utility: Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Dark Comets
News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets. About Dark Comets They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet. Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation. Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets
Varman Therapy
News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. About Varman Therapy It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions. Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy
Himalayan Birch Tree
News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees. About Himalayan Birch Tree It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region. Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper… Continue reading Himalayan Birch Tree
[PRE-ORDER] UPSC Prelims Toolkit CSAT PYQs – Previous Years Questions with Solution (13 Years)
Dear Friends, We’re excited to present the Prelims Toolkit CSAT PYQs – Previous Year Questions with Solution (13 Years) for General Studies Paper II—your go-to resource for mastering the changing patterns and challenges of the UPSC CSE Prelims Exam. This is a friendly reminder to seize this opportunity and get the workbook for just ₹549! Special… Continue reading [PRE-ORDER] UPSC Prelims Toolkit CSAT PYQs – Previous Years Questions with Solution (13 Years)
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