Source: The post is based on articles “A strong case to restore Section 8(4) of the RP Act” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act Relevance: concerns with disqualification of legislators. News: Recently, Rahul Gandhi was disqualified on being convicted and sentenced to two… Continue reading A strong case to restore Section 8(4) of the RP Act
Building resilience against landslides
Source– The post is based on the article “Building resilience against landslides” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography. GS3- Disasters Relevance: Space exploration News– The deaths and destruction by landslides in Himachal Pradesh last week have led to much-needed attention on the Himalayan ecosystem. What are the reasons behind… Continue reading Building resilience against landslides
Sidharth Luthra writes on proposed Criminal Codes: It’s still colonial
Source– The post is based on the article “Sidharth Luthra writes on proposed Criminal Codes: It’s still colonial” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Important bills and acts News– The Union Home Minister recently introduced three comprehensive Criminal Justice Codes on procedure, evidence, and offences before Parliament. What… Continue reading Sidharth Luthra writes on proposed Criminal Codes: It’s still colonial
How India is becoming a young country but with an ageing workforce
Source– The post is based on the article “How India is becoming a young country but with an ageing workforce” and “Express View on CMIE data: A dissonant note” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Employment statisticss of Indian economy News– While addressing the nation… Continue reading How India is becoming a young country but with an ageing workforce
Developers, financiers will have to take ‘haircuts’: Committee on stalled housing projects suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “Developers, financiers will have to take ‘haircuts’: Committee on stalled housing projects suggests” published in Indian Express on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? A committee formed by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry to suggest ways to revive stalled real estate projects has submitted… Continue reading Developers, financiers will have to take ‘haircuts’: Committee on stalled housing projects suggests
Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe. Now what?
Source: The post is based on the article “Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe. Now what?” published in New York Times on 19th August 2023. What is the News? Recently, the last survivors of an Amazon rainforest tribe called Piripkura were found in Brazil. What is the Piripkura Tribe? The Piripkura tribe… Continue reading Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe. Now what?
Researchers unveil ‘demon particle’ that can lead to making superconductors
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers unveil ‘demon particle’ that can lead to making superconductors” published in Business Standard on 16th August 2023. What is the News? Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered a Demon Particle that could lead to the making of superconductors that can operate at room temperature.… Continue reading Researchers unveil ‘demon particle’ that can lead to making superconductors
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 23rd, 2023
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 – August 23rd, 2023
BRICS has become a platform for Global South: PM
Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS has become a platform for Global South: PM” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister is in South Africa for the 15th BRICS Summit to be held in Johannesburg. What is BRICS? Click Here to read What… Continue reading BRICS has become a platform for Global South: PM
Price hike on some food items transitory, elevated inflation warrants greater vigil: FinMin
Source: The post is based on the article “Price hike on some food items transitory, elevated inflation warrants greater vigil: FinMin” published in Indian Express on 23rd August 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has released its monthly economic review for July,2023. What are the key observations made by the Finance Ministry? Food… Continue reading Price hike on some food items transitory, elevated inflation warrants greater vigil: FinMin
