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Issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid to the states – Rift over relief

Source: This post on issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid is created based on the article ‘Rift over relief’, published in The Hindu on 30th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disasters and disaster management News: Recently a conflict between Central and Tamil Nadu government came into light. The conflict was regarding… Continue reading Issue of releasing post-disaster relief aid to the states – Rift over relief

[Kurukshetra December 2023 Summary] Aspirational Districts Programme- Explained Pointwise

The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) was launched by the Prime Minister in January 2018. The programme seeks to improve socio-economic outcomes. With this initiative, the Government has tried to change the development narrative by referring to these districts as ‘aspirational’ instead of ‘backward’. Since its launch, all 112 underdeveloped districts included in the programme have improved… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December 2023 Summary] Aspirational Districts Programme- Explained Pointwise

Achievements of NTCA

Source- This post is based on the article “Achievements of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) during the year 2023” published in “PIB” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? This article explores the accomplishments of the National Tiger Conservation Authority in the year 2023. What are the Achievements of the NTCA in 2023? 1) The… Continue reading Achievements of NTCA

Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction

Source- This post is based on the article “Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The Central Government, Assam government, and the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) have entered into a tripartite agreement aiming for enduring peace, prosperity, and comprehensive development… Continue reading Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction

Huntington’s Disease

Source- This post is based on the article “For Huntington’s disease clues, scientists are looking in fruit flies | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently researchers have advanced their comprehension of Huntington’s disease through the examination of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) What are the Findings of the… Continue reading Huntington’s Disease

11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district

Source– This post is based on the article “11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Varuna” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? Three 11th-century Jain sculptures were recently discovered in Varuna village of Mysuru district, during drainage work. While What are the Key Findings? 1) Of the three sculptures, one… Continue reading 11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district

Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals

Source- This post is based on the article “Navy unveils new Admirals’ epaulettes in ‘true reflection of Indian rich maritime heritage‘” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The new design of epaulettes for admirals has been unveiled by the Navy, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement during the Navy… Continue reading Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals

[Download] New and Improved 9 PM Weekly Compilation – Dec 2023 – 3rd week

Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement. This is the compilation… Continue reading [Download] New and Improved 9 PM Weekly Compilation – Dec 2023 – 3rd week

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