9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 31st July, 2024
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We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 31st July, 2024 based on today’s current affairs.
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Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
Source- This post on the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) has been created based on the article “RBI’s proposed norms on LCR could be a dampener for some banks” published in “Moneycontrol” on 1 August 2024. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently issued draft guidelines for banks on the Liquidity Coverage… Continue reading Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
Wing Stall
Source- This post on the Wing Stall has been created based on the article “Was the recent Kathmandu plane crash caused by a ‘wing stall’?” published in “Indian Express” on 1 August 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a Bombardier CRJ200 operated by Nepal’s Saurya Airlines crashed near the runway at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport.… Continue reading Wing Stall
Ideas4LiFE Portal
Source- This post on the Ideas4LiFE Portal has been created based on the article “Shri Bhupender Yadav launches Ideas4LiFE portal for inviting ideas related to products and services for inducing behavioral changes related to environment-friendly lifestyles” published in “PIB” on 1 August 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate… Continue reading Ideas4LiFE Portal
Seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals
Source: The post seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals has been created, based on the article “Seasonal climatic conditions, captivity major factors in parasitic infection prevalence among Indian zoo animals: Study” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- ecology, and environment Context: A study… Continue reading Seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals
Framework for evaluating wealth and spending
Source: The post framework for evaluating wealth and spending has been created, based on the article “An analysis of wealth creation could guide how it’s best spent” published in “Live Mints” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses a framework for evaluating wealth and spending based… Continue reading Framework for evaluating wealth and spending
Significance of ITIs in India
Source: The post significance of ITIs in India has been created, based on the article “ITIs: Back to the centre stage” published in “Business Standard” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Context: The article discusses the focus on… Continue reading Significance of ITIs in India
Concerns with Removing Indexation
Source: The post concerns with removing indexation has been created, based on the article “On discarding indexation for LTCG” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to eliminate indexation for calculating long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, replacing… Continue reading Concerns with Removing Indexation
Impact of New Arbitration Guidelines
Source-This post on Impact of New Arbitration Guidelines has been created based on the article “Why new guidelines for arbitration and mediation could be damaging” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Context– The government introduced new guidelines for arbitration and mediation in public procurement… Continue reading Impact of New Arbitration Guidelines
Challenges in Adopting Global Pandemic Agreement
Source-This post on Challenges in Adopting Global Pandemic Agreement has been created based on the article “The global struggle for a pandemic treaty” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Important International Institutions and Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context– Intellectual property protections, hoarding… Continue reading Challenges in Adopting Global Pandemic Agreement
Wayanad Landslide- Causes, impact and management of Landslides in India- Explained Pointwise
The calamitous Wayanad landslide on July 30, has wreaked havoc in Kerala and resulted in the loss of lives of more than 250 people. According to experts, it is the biggest landslide-related disaster in the state in terms of casualities. This catastrophe has again put the spotlight on the reports of the Madhav Gadgil Committee… Continue reading Wayanad Landslide- Causes, impact and management of Landslides in India- Explained Pointwise
