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Daily Current Affairs 20-01-2024

Andhra Pradesh Launches Caste Census Syllabus: GS 1/Society /GS 2/Governance   Context About Caste census: A historical context Arguments for a Caste Census Arguments against a Caste Census Related Supreme court rulings:– Indra Sawhney v Union of India, 1992: While upholding reservation for specific backward classes not covered under Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), […]

Gender Gap in STEM Fields

Syllabus :GS 1/Women Empowerment /GS3/S&T In Context Present Status  Reasons of low participation Government schemes Suggestions  Mains Practice Question [Q] There has been a persistent issue of underrepresentation of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs despite calls for increasing their representation in the workforce. Comment 

Headlines of the Day 20-01-2024

PIB,  Indian Express, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Bilkis Bano case The Hindu(Page 1) Governance (GSII) – What is the Bilkis Bano case?– Why SC quashed remission granted to convicts in the Bilkis Bano case? Khelo India Youth Games The Hindu(Page 1) Miscellaneous  – What is the Khelo India Youth Games?– Its […]

Daily Current Affairs 19-01-2024

Sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes Syllabus: GS2/Polity and Governance; Government Policy and Intervention Context Sub-Categorisation within Scheduled Castes Legality of Sub-categorisation Arguments favouring sub-categorisation within Scheduled Castes Committees for Sub-categorisationCommittee of Secretaries: It is a five members committee comprising the Secretaries of the Home Ministry, Law Ministry, Tribal Affairs Ministry, and Social Justice Ministry and it […]

Understanding India’s Withdrawal from RCEP

Syllabus: GS 2/International Relations  In Context Key Points  Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) India’s withdrawal from RCEP China Factor  Analysis of  withdrawal  Benefits of RCEP Conclusion and Way Forward  Mains Practice Question  [Q] What is behind India’s reasoning to stay out of RCEP? How much of a factor was the presence of China?Discuss its implications for […]

Headlines of the Day 19-1-2024

PIB,  Indian Express, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Gulf of Aden The Hindu(Page 1) Places in news (GSI) – What is the strategic importance of the Gulf of Aden? Harni lake The Hindu(Page 1) Places in news (GSI) – What are the key facts related to Harni lake? distress alert transmitter (DAT) […]

Daily Current Affairs 18-01-2024

China-Taiwan Relations Syllabus: GS2/International Relations Context: Background Current Scenario Issues between China and Taiwan Taiwan Location Recognition:  ‘One China’ Policy– It affirms Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan. It acknowledges that there is ‘One China’ (1992 Consensus).– Under this policy, any country that wants to establish political and diplomatic relations with China must agree to adhere to […]

MS Swaminathan: Indian Agriculture Lacks Today

Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, GS3/ Indian Agriculture In News Agriculture in India Role of MS Swaminathan Indian Agriculture Issues faced by the sector Suggestions & way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] India needs more minds like MS Swaminathan to deal with the current issues faced by Indian Agriculture. Examine in context of MS Swaminathan’s […]

Headlines of the Day 18-1-2024

PIB,  Indian Express, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Crack down on hate speech, incitement to violence, says SC The Hindu(Page 1) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is hate speech?– Laws related to it in India Jallikattu The Hindu(Page 1) Art and Culture (GSI) – What is Jallikattu?– Its cultural significance Delhi […]

Daily Current Affairs 17-01-2024

National Framework of Climate Services (NFCS) Syllabus: GS1/Geography In Context About What is Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)?  About NFCS Need of NFCS About IMD– It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects established in 1875.– Ministry:  Ministry of […]