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… Continue reading 9 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs Brief – January 17th, 2024
Mumbai’s Urban Development Model Issues With Atal Setu
Source: This post on the Issues with Mumbai’s Urban Development Model has been created based on the article “Atal Setu is bad for Mumbai – its people and ecology” published in “Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Urbanisation – their problems and their remedies. News: The… Continue reading Mumbai’s Urban Development Model Issues With Atal Setu
OPERATION AMRITH
Why in the News? Recently, Kerala government has launched operation ‘AMRITH’ to tackle anti-microbial resistance. AMRITH stands for Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention for Total Health. What is Operation AMRITH? Launched by- Kerala Drug Control Department to reduce the use of antibiotics. Objective- To conduct unexpected inspections at retail pharmacies to detect over-the-counter sales of antibiotics, without… Continue reading OPERATION AMRITH
National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)
Why in news? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has started the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostic List for the first time since its inception in 2019. What is the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)? Published by: ICMR In 2018, WHO has recommended the development and implementation of NEDL to facilitate the… Continue reading National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL)
150 years of IMD- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. On this occasion IMD launched several initiatives such as Weather Analysis and Forecast Enabling System (WAFES), Panchayat Mausam Seva Portal for farmers, National Framework of Climate Services (NFCS). The Indian Meteorological Department has played a very substantial role… Continue reading 150 years of IMD- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Issues with the Tenth Schedule- Understanding the Tenth Schedule
Source: The post Issues with the Tenth Schedule has been created, based on the article “Understanding the Tenth Schedule” published in “The Hindu” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- polity- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: The… Continue reading Issues with the Tenth Schedule- Understanding the Tenth Schedule
Taiwan’s elections and the Indo-Pacific
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Taiwan’s elections and the Indo-Pacific” published in “Business Standard” on 17th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the reactions of major world powers… Continue reading Taiwan’s elections and the Indo-Pacific
What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Source-This post is based on the article “What is ‘prior approval’, and why is it needed before investigating public officials accused of corruption?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court issued a divided verdict on ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to dismiss an FIR… Continue reading What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications
Source-This post is based on the article “Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh which are the key tourist destinations in India have seen little rainfall or snow this winter, leading to a… Continue reading Why Kashmir and Ladakh are without snow this winter, its implications
Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): Addressing Passenger Attacks on Pilots
Source-This post is based on the article “A passenger attacked a pilot. How are airlines expected to respond?” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a passenger assaulted an IndiGo airline pilot following a prolonged delay caused by heavy fog in Delhi. This article explores the responses of… Continue reading Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): Addressing Passenger Attacks on Pilots
