9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 20th, 2023
Dear Friends,
We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief 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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How AI Power is Shifting Globally
Source: The post How AI Power is Shifting Globally has been created, based on the article “On AI, the big leap India needs” published in “Indian Express” on 1st March 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context: The article discusses the shifting AI… Continue reading How AI Power is Shifting Globally
How India Can Boost Textile Jobs and Exports
Source: The post How India Can Boost Textile Jobs and Exports has been created, based on the article “India can be the world leader in textiles. Here’s how” published in “Indian Express” on 1st March 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Industry Context: The article discusses how India’s textile industry can create more jobs and… Continue reading How India Can Boost Textile Jobs and Exports
Wetlands are disappearing and need urgent protection
Source: The post Wetlands are disappearing and need urgent protection has been created, based on the article “The necessity of mainstreaming wetland conservation” published in “The Hindu” on 1st March 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Environment- Conservation Context: The article discusses the importance of wetlands and their conservation. It highlights global and Indian wetland loss… Continue reading Wetlands are disappearing and need urgent protection
India’s Informal Sector- Explained Pointwise
India’s informal sector is the backbone of its economy, employing over 90% of the total workforce and contributing nearly 50% of GDP, as per the Economic Survey 2022-23. Despite its critical role, this sector remains largely invisible in policy discussions and economic planning. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), India has one of the… Continue reading India’s Informal Sector- Explained Pointwise
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A three-day faunal survey in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary recorded 14 new birds, 15 butterflies, and 8 odonates, along with 202 moths, 52 ants, 10 mantids, and six cicadas. About Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary It is located in the Idukki district, Kerala. The terrain is rugged and undulating, with altitudes ranging between 450 meters to 750… Continue reading Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Amir Khusrau
News: Amir Khusrau, the legendary 13th-century Sufi poet and musician, is in the news due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau, an annual Sufi music festival held in his honor. About Amir Khusrau He was born in 1253, likely in Patiyali, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. Amir Khusrau is credited… Continue reading Amir Khusrau
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)
News: The World Health Organization (WHO) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) this week. About WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) The WHO FCTC is the first global public health treaty negotiated under the World Health Organization. It is an… Continue reading WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)
Doomsday Fish
News: The Doomsday Fish has been linked to various legends and superstitions. Its rare appearances recently near the surface at Baja California Sur, Mexico are thought to predict earthquakes and tsunamis. About Doomsday Fish It is also known as Orafish and the “sea serpent” is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface.. Distribution–… Continue reading Doomsday Fish
Aditya-L1 mission
News: India’s first space-based solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has made a groundbreaking observation by capturing the first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’ in the lower solar atmosphere. About Aditya-L1 mission It is India’s first space-based solar observatory designed to study the Sun’s corona, solar emissions, solar winds, and flares. It was launched on September 2,… Continue reading Aditya-L1 mission
UPPSC Prelims 2024 Result- Download
Dear All, UPPSC has declared the prelims result for UPPSC 2024 examination. 15066 candidates have been selected for 947 posts in the prelims phase. Click on the link below to download the result- Click Here to Download the Result For effective practice for Mains, join our UPPSC Programme. UPPSC Mains 2024 Test Series by ForumIAS… Continue reading UPPSC Prelims 2024 Result- Download
Following articles have already been covered in the 7 PM Articles of the day:
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