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 – December 22nd, 2023
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Source– This post is based on the article “China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security” published in “Reuters” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? China expanded its export ban by including technology for manufacturing rare earth magnets, in addition to the existing prohibition on technology for extracting and separating… Continue reading China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
Source– This post is based on the article “Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived to show another side of life before eruption” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? A new project within the Pompeii archaeological site is showcasing ancient textile dyeing techniques. This will reveal a different aspect… Continue reading Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived
Analysing the Post Office Bill, 2023
Source: The post concerns related to the Post Office Bill, 2023 has been created on the article “Analysing the Post Office Bill, 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- governance- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.… Continue reading Analysing the Post Office Bill, 2023
Supreme Court’s observations on the PMLA – Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act
Source: The post Supreme Court’s observations on the PMLA has been created on the article “Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- security- money-laundering and its prevention News: Supreme Court (SC) of India’s narrowing interpretation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act… Continue reading Supreme Court’s observations on the PMLA – Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act
IMF’s annual report on India’s Economy
Source: The post IMF’s annual report on India’s economy has been created on the article “IMF’s message” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3 – Economy – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment News: The article discusses the IMF’s annual… Continue reading IMF’s annual report on India’s Economy
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – Dec 2023 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of December 2023 – Second week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – Dec 2023 – 2nd week
The fall and fall of the country’s logistics cost
Source: The post is based on the article “The fall and fall of the country’s logistics cost” published in “Mint” on 22nd December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure – Improvements in the Logistics Costs News: Recently, a study was conducted by the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) commissioned by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on… Continue reading The fall and fall of the country’s logistics cost
Positive outlook – High public debt remains a risk
Source: The post is based on the article “Positive outlook – High public debt remains a risk” published in “Business Standard” on 22nd December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently released ‘Article IV Consultation Report’. The report provides… Continue reading Positive outlook – High public debt remains a risk
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Source– This post is based on the article “Bihar: Reduced human activity, including mining bans, helped increase tiger numbers in Valmiki reserve” published in “DownToEarth” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? The increase in tiger numbers in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar was facilitated by diminished human activity, including bans on mining.… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
