9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Brief 25 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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Undertrial Prisoners in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for the release of undertrial prisoners who have spent more than one-third of the maximum prescribed sentence for the crimes they are accused of committing, before Constitution Day (November 26). Shah emphasized the need for the release of undertrial prisoners to ensure that no such prisoner… Continue reading Undertrial Prisoners in India- Explained Pointwise
Second India-CARICOM Summit 2024
Source: This post on Second India-CARICOM Summit 2024 has been created based on the article “Prime Minister proposes seven key pillars to strengthen ties between India, ‘CARICOM’” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guyana marking the first visit by an Indian head of… Continue reading Second India-CARICOM Summit 2024
Story, history of exposition of sacred relics of St Francis Xavier in Goa
News: The decennial exposition of the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier will begin on Thursday and will continue till January 5 next year. 1. St Francis Xavier was a Spanish Jesuit missionary who arrived in Goa in1542 to restore Christianity among the Portuguese settlers. 2. His instrumental role of spreading Christianity across Asia earned… Continue reading Story, history of exposition of sacred relics of St Francis Xavier in Goa
India, Australia firm up renewable energy partnership
News: The second India-Australia Annual Conclave, held on the sidelines of the G20 summit, concluded with the signing of Renewable Energy Partnership (REP). The two countries also agreed to work on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). 1. The launch of Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) will provide a structured framework for practical cooperation in priority areas… Continue reading India, Australia firm up renewable energy partnership
Nafithromycin Antibiotic
Source: This post on Nafithromycin Antibiotic has been created based on the article “Dr. Jitendra Singh announces soft launch of India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, to Combat Drug Resistance” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? India’s first indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin, was launched to address drug resistance challenges. About the antibiotic 1.… Continue reading Nafithromycin Antibiotic
Planetary crisis puts children at risk: UNICEF report
News: UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report has mentioned about the impact of planetary crisis on children as about half of the world’s children (nearly one billion) are living in the countries that face high risks of climate and environmental hazards. 1. The report analyses the impact of three long term global… Continue reading Planetary crisis puts children at risk: UNICEF report
UNICEF SOWC-2024 Report
Source: This post on UNICEF SOWC-2024 Report has been created based on the article “Planetary crisis puts children at risk: UNICEF report” published in PIB on 7th November 2024. Why in news? The UNICEF report reveals that nearly one billion children, which is half the world’s child population, are living in countries that face high risks… Continue reading UNICEF SOWC-2024 Report
India and Australia Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership
Source: This post on India and Australia Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership has been created based on the article “India, Australia firm up clean energy partnership; pushing for mega trade pact” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2024. Why in news? India and Australia have deepened their partnership across key sectors, with a strong focus… Continue reading India and Australia Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership
Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters
Source: This post on Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters has been created based on the article “Telcos can claim CENVAT credit for towers, shelters: SC” ublished in The Hindu on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment allowing telecom companies to… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters
Bhu-Neer” Portal
Source: This post on Bhu-Neer” Portal has been created based on the article “HMJS launches “Bhu-Neer” Portal for ground water withdrawal permits” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The “Bhu-Neer” portal was officially launched during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. About the Portal 1. About: The “Bhu-Neer” portal… Continue reading Bhu-Neer” Portal
Following articles have already been covered in the 7 PM Articles of the day:
Already Covered Articles
The idea of one nation, one election is against federalism
Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled?
Indian Post Office Act 2023
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