9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 18 March, 2024
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Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
Source: This post on Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands has been created based on the article “Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size and age” published in Times of India on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a massive… Continue reading Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
Jeevan Pramaan: Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for Pensioners
Source: This post on Jeevan Pramaan: Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for Pensioners has been created based on the article “In ‘life certificate’ month, how Govt’s Jeevan Pramaan has been faring” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? The third annual Jeevan Pramaan campaign began on November 1, 2024, and will continue… Continue reading Jeevan Pramaan: Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for Pensioners
CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies
Source: This post on CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies Across 18 States has been created based on the article “What is ailing urban local bodies in 18 states: CAG flags 42% resource-expenditure gap, 37% staff vacancy” published in Indian express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the CAG released a… Continue reading CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies
‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App
Source: This post on ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App has been created based on the article “Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Champions Clean Sports; Launches Push for NADA India’s ‘Know Your Medicine’ App” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports introduced the KYM app… Continue reading ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App
Indian Ocean Brown Cloud
Source: The post Indian Ocean Brown Cloud has been created, based on the article “We knew what caused air pollution 25 years ago – but governments still won’t act” published in “Indian Express” on 16th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3-Environment (Pollution) Context: The article discusses the Indian Ocean Experiment (INDOEX), which discovered… Continue reading Indian Ocean Brown Cloud
Reimposition of AFSPA in Manipur
Source: The post reimposition of AFSPA in Manipur has been created, based on the article “Express View: AFSPA is a blunt instrument – address political failure Manipur instead” published in “Indian Express” on 16th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Internal Security Context: The article discusses ethnic conflicts in Manipur, worsened by government… Continue reading Reimposition of AFSPA in Manipur
India lacks a world-class public policy institution
Source: The post India lacks a world-class public policy institution has been created, based on the article “India needs a globally recognised public policy school” published in “The Hindu” on 16th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: The article explains why… Continue reading India lacks a world-class public policy institution
Supreme Court clarifies the interpretation of Article 30 and its implications for minority institutions in India
Source: The post Supreme Court clarifies the interpretation of Article 30 and its implications for minority institutions in India has been created, based on the article “Universities are different from religious institutions” published in “The Hindu” on 16th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2-Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and… Continue reading Supreme Court clarifies the interpretation of Article 30 and its implications for minority institutions in India
Urban Local Bodies In India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged a concerning gap of 42% between the resources and expenditure of urban local bodies (ULBs) across 18 states. The CAG report has also highlighted that the Urban bodies generate only 32% of their revenue independently, with the rest coming from state and Union government… Continue reading Urban Local Bodies In India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 16th November 2024
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed articles,… Continue reading Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 16th November 2024
