9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 30 May, 2024
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We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 30 May, 2024 based on today’s current affairs.
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Declining foreign aid threatens India’s NGOs and democratic health
Source: The post Declining foreign aid threatens India’s NGOs and democratic health has been created, based on the article “Demise of foreign aid in India” published in “The Hindu” on 5th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Governance- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Context: India’s… Continue reading Declining foreign aid threatens India’s NGOs and democratic health
China’s rare earth dominance threatens US security
Source: The post China’s rare earth dominance threatens US security has been created, based on the article “Rare earth minerals as China’s ‘trump’ card” published in “The Hindu” on 5th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Context: The US-China tariff war… Continue reading China’s rare earth dominance threatens US security
India needs a stronger strategy for Arctic
Source: The post India needs a stronger strategy for Arctic has been created, based on the article “India must rethink its Arctic outlook” published in “The Hindu” on 5th May 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations — Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Context: The Arctic, long viewed as a peaceful… Continue reading India needs a stronger strategy for Arctic
Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
News: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister has announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties, marking a new beginning in the field of scientific research and innovation. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad They are world’s first… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
News: The Election Commission of (ECI) India will soon launch a single-point App ECINET for stakeholders. About ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform It is a new one-stop platform that will integrate and reorient over 40 of EC’s existing mobile and web applications. Aim: It aims to alleviate the burden of the users for downloading and… Continue reading ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
Satavahana Dynasty
News: The Satavahana-era inscriptions found in Peddapalli District of Telangana. About Satavahana Dynasty The Satavahana dynasty was a prominent ancient Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to early 3rd century AD. Founder: Simuka is regarded as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. Capital: Pratishthana (Paithan) Expanse:… Continue reading Satavahana Dynasty
Orange Economy
News: At the WAVES Summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted India’s booming orange economy and urged India’s youth to ride this creative wave. About Orange Economy It is also known as the creative economy. It is a production model where goods and services have intellectual value because they are the product of the… Continue reading Orange Economy
Food vs Fuel (Food Security vs Energy Security) – Explained Pointwise
India’s growing use of maize for ethanol production has triggered a major shift in its agricultural economy. Once a surplus producer and exporter, India is now importing maize to meet rising demand, putting pressure on domestic feed and food supplies. The diversion of maize for biofuel has disrupted supply chains, raised prices, and even impacted… Continue reading Food vs Fuel (Food Security vs Energy Security) – Explained Pointwise
Bioswales
News– The recent downpour in Gurgaon highlighted the importance of bioswales, as areas along the Aravalli Creek showed positive results. About Bioswales Description: Bioswales are shallow, vegetated channels designed to collect, filter, and manage stormwater runoff. Primary role: They play a crucial role in preventing erosion, removing pollutants, and promoting groundwater recharge. Structural composition: These… Continue reading Bioswales
Key facts about Angola
News- President Droupadi Murmu recently welcomed Angolan President João Lourenço to Rashtrapati Bhavan during his inaugural State visit to India. Key Facts about Angola Location: Angola is a country situated on the west coast of Southern Africa. Capital: Luanda Borders: It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to… Continue reading Key facts about Angola
