9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Brief 31 Jan, 2024

 

 UPSC Current Affairs Brief 23 Jan

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:

      1. Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you.
      2. 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:
        1. The Hindu  
        2. Indian Express  
        3. Livemint  
        4. Business Standard  
        5. Times of India 
        6. Down To Earth
        7. PIB
    1. We have also introduced the relevance part to every article. This ensures that you know why a particular article is important.
  1. Since these changes are new, so initially the number of articles might increase, but they’ll go down over time.
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Dinesh Khara Committee

News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has set up a high-powered committee led by Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI). About the Dinesh Khara Committee The Dinesh Khara Committee is a high-powered committee formed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to review the Insurance Act,… Continue reading Dinesh Khara Committee

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Solar Coronal Holes

News: Recently, astronomers conducted an extensive study on coronal holes. The study suggests that coronal holes influence Indian monsoon rainfall through their radiative effects. About Solar Coronal Holes Solar coronal holes are regions on the Sun’s outer atmosphere (corona) that appear dark in X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) images due to their lower density and… Continue reading Solar Coronal Holes

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Remission

News: Recently, the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, directed all states with remission policies to consider the premature release of eligible prisoners even if they have not applied for remission. About Remission Remission is the reduction of a prison sentence granted to a convict before the completion of their term. It is different from… Continue reading Remission

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DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise

News: The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise – DHARMA GUARDIAN, scheduled from 24th February to 9th March 2025 at the East Fuji Manoeuvre Training Area, Japan. About DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise This is an annual joint military exercise, held alternately in India and Japan. The previous edition… Continue reading DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise

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National Medical Commission (NMC)

News: Recently, the Supreme Court struck down the National Medical Commission (NMC)’s eligibility condition requiring MBBS aspirants with disabilities to have “both hands intact, with intact sensation and sufficient strength.” About National Medical Commission (NMC) The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the statutory body established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, replacing the Medical… Continue reading National Medical Commission (NMC)

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India’s Growth Challenges and the Middle-Income Trap

Source: The post India’s Growth Challenges and the Middle-Income Trap has been created, based on the article “India’s transition to a high-income country is riddled with unknowns” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy Context: The article discusses India’s economic growth and the challenge of moving from a… Continue reading India’s Growth Challenges and the Middle-Income Trap

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Interfaith couples face risks under marriage law

Source: The post Interfaith couples face risks under marriage law has been created, based on the article “A LAW, WEAPONISED: The no-objection provision defeats the purpose of the Special Marriage Act” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society – Salient Features Context: The article discusses an interfaith couple in… Continue reading Interfaith couples face risks under marriage law

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Can the Lokpal investigate High Court judges

Source: The post Can the Lokpal investigate High Court judges has been created, based on the article “Judges’ dilemma: Accountability and independence ought to be equally important for judges” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Judiciary Context: The article discusses whether High Court judges fall under the Lokpal’s… Continue reading Can the Lokpal investigate High Court judges

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Mediation helps reduce India’s massive case backlog

Source: The post Mediation helps reduce India’s massive case backlog has been created, based on the article “Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Polity-Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Context: The article discusses India’s massive judicial backlog and suggests mediation as a solution.… Continue reading Mediation helps reduce India’s massive case backlog

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Ragging in India – Challenges & Measures Explained Pointwise

Ragging in educational institutions has been a persistent issue in India, often resulting in severe physical, psychological, and emotional harm to students. Despite strict legal provisions and Supreme Court directives, incidents of ragging continue to occur, as highlighted by the recent cases in Kerala’s Government College of Nursing, Kottayam, and Government College, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram. This… Continue reading Ragging in India – Challenges & Measures Explained Pointwise

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Following articles have already been covered in the 7 PM Articles of the day:

THE TYRANNY OF BACK-DOOR GOVERNANCE [LM] 

7 PM Article – Challenges faced by Urban Local Bodies In India- Explained Pointwise

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