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 30th, 2022
The Karnataka-Maharashtra border row
Source– The post is based on the article “The Karnataka-Maharashtra border row” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining federal structures Relevance– Issues related to border disputes between states News– The article explains the issues of Karnataka-Maharashtra border row. What has been the politics around the dispute? No… Continue reading The Karnataka-Maharashtra border row
DefenDefending the constitutional orderding the constitutional order
Source– The post is based on the article “Defending the constitutional order” published in the Business Standard on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance– Independent working of institutions News– The article deals with the issue of appointment of judges of higher courts and election commissioners. What is the system of… Continue reading DefenDefending the constitutional orderding the constitutional order
Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities
Source: The post is based on the article “Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities” published in Business Standard and “Ring Fencing Data – Ransomware attacks are rising fast. India needs to be ready. And the data bill must factor this in” published in “The Times of India” on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Cyber Security… Continue reading Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities
Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste
Source: The post is based on the article “Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste” published in Business Standard on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with waste disposal in India News: The article discusses the impact of waste imports in India and problems with their inadequate regulation. What is… Continue reading Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste
Friendly neighbours – on India Maldives relations
Source– The post is based on the article “Friendly neighbours” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- India and its neighbourhood relationship Relevance– India and Maldives relationship News– The article explains the recent political developments taking place in Maldives and its relevance for bilateral relationship between India and Maldives What are important… Continue reading Friendly neighbours – on India Maldives relations
From Bharat Jodo to Jan Aakrosh: The Yatra lives on
Source– The post is based on the article “From Bharat Jodo to Jan Aakrosh: The Yatra lives on” published in The Indian Express on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to electoral [politics News– The article explains the historical background and relevance of political yatras. An opposition party leader is undertaking Bharat… Continue reading From Bharat Jodo to Jan Aakrosh: The Yatra lives on
Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud
Source– The post is based on the article “Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Use of biometrics for security News– The article explains the use of Voice Technology for improving cybersecurity What is the status of bank and cyber frauds… Continue reading Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud
Indian Army Inaugurates First-ever Two Storey 3-D Printing Dwelling Unit At Ahmedabad
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army Inaugurates First-ever Two Storey 3-D Printing Dwelling Unit At Ahmedabad” published in PIB on 29th December 2022 What is the News? The Indian Army has inaugurated its first 3-D Printed House Dwelling Unit (with Ground plus One configuration) for soldiers at Ahmedabad Cantt. About the… Continue reading Indian Army Inaugurates First-ever Two Storey 3-D Printing Dwelling Unit At Ahmedabad
Year-End- Review of DoPT(Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions)-2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End- Review of DoPT(Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions)-2022” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and… Continue reading Year-End- Review of DoPT(Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions)-2022
