9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 12th August, 2024
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We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 12th August 2024 based on today’s current affairs.
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Bangladesh is changing its foreign relations now
Source: The post Bangladesh is changing its foreign relations now has been created, based on the article “Interpreting the recent Bangladesh-Pakistan thaw” published in “The Hindu” on 17th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: The article discusses Bangladesh’s changing foreign relations after Sheikh Hasina’s removal. The new… Continue reading Bangladesh is changing its foreign relations now
Marital rape ruling raises legal and social concerns
Source: The post Marital rape ruling raises legal and social concerns has been created, based on the article “Sex and violence: Marriage should not provide immunity for sexual violence” published in “The Hindu” on 17th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of… Continue reading Marital rape ruling raises legal and social concerns
Panchayati Raj is declining despite grassroots success
Source: The post Panchayati Raj is declining despite grassroots success has been created, based on the article “The panchayati raj movement is in distress” published in “The Hindu” on 17th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Context: The article discusses the decline… Continue reading Panchayati Raj is declining despite grassroots success
India’s need of DOGE- Explained Pointwise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington and his meeting with Elon Musk have sparked discussions on how India can adopt innovative governance models like USA’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). DOGE focuses on cutting government wasteful, streamlining bureaucracy, and improving efficiency. For India, adopting a similar institutional framework can help realize the mantra of… Continue reading India’s need of DOGE- Explained Pointwise
Sovereign Green Bonds in India
News: Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are in the news because India has struggled to generate strong investor demand for them despite their potential to fund the country’s green transition. About Green Bonds Green bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, corporations, or multilateral banks to raise capital for projects that reduce emissions or enhance climate… Continue reading Sovereign Green Bonds in India
COMPACT Initiative
News: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. About COMPACT Initiative The US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) initiative aims to enhance defence collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and boost bilateral… Continue reading COMPACT Initiative
F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
News: The potential sale of F-35 stealth fighters to India signals a major shift in India’s defence strategy, as it would be a significant enhancement to its air power. About the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter The F-35 Lightning II stealthy, multirole fighter jets are designed for a wide range of tactical missions. The aircraft… Continue reading F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
Anamudi Shola National Park
News: Anamudi Shola National Park is in the news due to the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) plan to construct a check dam across the Silandhi River in Vattavada, which requires the use of 0.0442 hectares of forest land from the park. About Anamudi Shola National Park It is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala,… Continue reading Anamudi Shola National Park
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
News: The Supreme Court has delivered a significant setback to major telecom operators, including Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharti Airtel, by rejecting their review petitions seeking corrections in the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) calculations of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. About Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) refers to the total revenue earned… Continue reading Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
MPPSC 2025- Question Paper and Answerkey
Dear All, The MPPSC conducted the State Service Exam on 16th February 2025. The exam was conducted to fill 158 vacancies of administrative posts in the state government. Attached herewith is the link of the Question Paper and the Answerkey. Paper I Question Paper Answer Key Paper II Question Paper Answer Key MPPSC Exam Pattern 2025… Continue reading MPPSC 2025- Question Paper and Answerkey