9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 6th November, 2024
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We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 6th November 2024 based on today’s current affairs.
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The Three-Language Formula and Its Challenges
Source: The post The Three-Language Formula and Its Challenges has been created, based on the article “Yogendra Yadav writes: Focus on multilingualism, not Hindi” published in “Indian Express” on 25th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Polity Context: The article discusses India’s three-language formula (TLF) and its political debate. It criticizes the dominance of English… Continue reading The Three-Language Formula and Its Challenges
Surveillance capitalism threatens privacy and democracy
Source: The post Surveillance capitalism threatens privacy and democracy has been created, based on the article “Surveillance capitalism: the power to control personal data” published in “The Hindu” on 25th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Effects of globalisation Context: The article explains surveillance capitalism, where companies collect and sell personal data to predict and… Continue reading Surveillance capitalism threatens privacy and democracy
Uttarakhand’s UCC increases control over relationships
Source: The post Uttarakhand’s UCC increases control over relationships has been created, based on the article “Fencing out interfaith relationships in the new India” published in “The Hindu” on 25th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Indian Constitution Context: The article discusses Uttarakhand’s new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and its impact on interfaith relationships. It… Continue reading Uttarakhand’s UCC increases control over relationships
The Right to Information Act is weakening
Source: The post The Right to Information Act is weakening has been created, based on the article “The RTI is now the ‘right to deny information’” published in “The Hindu” on 25th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity Context: The article discusses the decline of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India.… Continue reading The Right to Information Act is weakening
Right to Information Act- Explained Pointwise
The introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) Act was a landmark moment for Indian democracy, as it empowered citizens to seek transparency from the government. The Act was seen as a tool to curb corruption and enhance public accountability. However, despite its strong legal framework, the Act has failed to meet expectations, and democracy… Continue reading Right to Information Act- Explained Pointwise
Battle of Karnal
News: The Battle of Karnal on February 24, 1739, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Mughal Empire. About Battle of Karnal (1739) The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, was a decisive conflict between the Persian emperor Nadir Shah and the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah Rangila. By the early 18th… Continue reading Battle of Karnal
Key Facts about Honduras
News: Recently, India delivered 26 tons of humanitarian aid to Honduras in response to Tropical Storm SARA. About Honduras Honduras is located in Central America, bordered by: North: The Caribbean Sea South: El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean (via the Gulf of Fonseca) East: Nicaragua West: Guatemala Landscape: Mostly mountainous (about 80% of the country),… Continue reading Key Facts about Honduras
Reclassification of Major Minerals
News: Recently, the Ministry of Mines issued a gazette notification shifting Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz from the minor minerals category to the major minerals category. About Major Minerals Minerals in India are classified into two categories: major minerals and minor minerals. The classification is based on their economic significance, industrial applications, and the regulatory… Continue reading Reclassification of Major Minerals
Black Plastic
News: Black plastic is commonly used in kitchen utensils, food containers, and household items. However, concerns have emerged regarding its safety due to potential toxic chemical exposure. About Black Plastic It is often made from recycled electronic waste, such as old computers, TVs, and appliances. These electronics contain substances like: Flame retardants (e.g., bromine-based compounds… Continue reading Black Plastic
Tea Horse Road
News: Recently, China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, shared a post on X about the historic Tea Horse Road, a trade route spanning over 2,000 km that connected China to India through Tibet. About Tea Horse Road It is an ancient trade route connecting China to India via Tibet. It spanned over 2,000 km, passing… Continue reading Tea Horse Road