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… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 25th, 2023
On Indian Railways’ Finances – For a railway business plan
Source: This post on Indian Railways’ Finances has been created based on the article “For a railway business plan” published in “Business Standard” on 25th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure: Railways. News: This article discusses the reasons for the poor revenue of Indian Railways and its various outcomes.… Continue reading On Indian Railways’ Finances – For a railway business plan
Migrant Workers in India – The hypocrisy of our concern for workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel
Source: The post Migrant Workers issue has been created on the article “The hypocrisy of our concern for workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel” published in “Indian express” on 25th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1- Society- social issue News: The article highlights the difficulties faced by migrant workers in India, who are vital for… Continue reading Migrant Workers in India – The hypocrisy of our concern for workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel
Casgevy gene-editing therapy – For sickle-cell anaemia, a new cure
Source: The post Casgevy gene-editing therapy has been created on the article “For sickle-cell anaemia, a new cure — for millions, a new hope” published in “Indian express” on 25th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and technology– new technology News: The article discusses Casgevy, a new gene-editing treatment for sickle cell… Continue reading Casgevy gene-editing therapy – For sickle-cell anaemia, a new cure
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA)- Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
Source: The post Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) has been created on the article “Need for climate-smart agriculture in India” published in “The Hindu” on 25th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3– Environment – climate change News: The article discusses climate-smart agriculture (CSA) as a way to address climate change and improve farming. CSA helps… Continue reading Climate-smart agriculture (CSA)- Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
NASA Psyche spacecraft fired a laser at Earth
Source– This post is based on the article “Streaming HD videos from space? Why a NASA spacecraft fired a laser at Earth” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, currently nearly 16 million miles away in space, has transmitted a near-infrared laser at Earth. Space communication… Continue reading NASA Psyche spacecraft fired a laser at Earth
Golden Gate Declaration
Source- This post is based on the article “APEC summit | APEC leaders conclude 30th meeting with Golden Gate Declaration” published in “Wion” on 18 November 2023. Why in the News? The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit 2023, held in San Francisco, United States, concluded with the adoption of Golden Gate Declaration. What… Continue reading Golden Gate Declaration
Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “Generic drugs for 4 Rare diseases made available in India” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health ministry has made available generic drugs for rare diseases for the first time. Presently, they are made available for four rare diseases Tyrosinemia-Type… Continue reading Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Central government in its recent official order has exempted the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) from the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. What… Continue reading Centre exempts CERT-In from purview of RTI Act
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur
Source: The post is based on the article “Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recommended to the authorities that the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary be declared as the core… Continue reading Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary: NTCA recommends declaring Nugu as a core critical area of Bandipur
