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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2024What’s in the new Public Examinations Bill, aimed at stopping cheating in exams?Controversy over two age-old Assamese traditionsUnderstanding the delimitation exerciseWith solar industry in crisis, Europe in a bind over imports from ChinaIndia to stay alert for ‘hot money’ after bond index inclusionCURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/02/2024 What’s in the new Public Examinations Bill, aimed at stopping cheating in exams? (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian  Express The Lok Sabha recently passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, aiming to curb malpractices such as question paper leaks, document tampering, and manipulation of…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 07 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper I, Art and CultureQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Polity and GovernanceMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper I, Art and Culture 1. How do we navigate the ethical considerations surrounding animal cruelty when traditional practices associated with old traditions or festivals involve activities that may harm or exploit animals? How can we strike a balance between preserving cultural heritage and respecting the well-being and rights of animals in such celebrations? Question 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Polity and Governance 2. What is the significance of delimitation exercises in…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 06 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, EconomyQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social IssuesMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy 1. Trace the evolution of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from its predecessor, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Explain the key milestones in the establishment of the WTO and discuss its role in shaping international trade and resolving trade disputes among member countries. Question 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social Issues 2. Examine the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) in India over the years, highlighting its achievements,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2024World Trade Organisation’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM)Dealing with government debtA critical view of the ‘sanitation miracle’ in rural IndiaAn Uttar Pradesh model to tackle malnutritionMyanmar’s civil war and India’s interestsIndians win big at Grammys : Shakti takes home honoursCURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/02/2024 World Trade Organisation’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The 13th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Abu Dhabi is set to address the ongoing crisis in the Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM), a crucial component of the WTO’s functions. The DSM consists of a…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 05 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, Agriculture and EnvironmentQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social IssuesMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, Agriculture and Environment 1. In what ways can sustainable and precision farming practices be integrated into agricultural management to address the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale? Question 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social Issues 2. What is the significance of the National Credit Framework (NCrF) in the context of education in India, and what are the potential benefits it offers to students, educational institutions, and the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024L.K. Advani to get Bharat RatnaDusted Apollo sighted for first time in Himachal’s ChambaReducing ammonia emissions through fertilizer managementMicro-credentials, the next chapter in higher educationUnending woesA sunshine initiativeUttarakhand’s Uniform Civil CodeCURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/02/2024 L.K. Advani to get Bharat Ratna (General Studies- Paper I) Source : TH Former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. About L.K. Advani Lal Krishna Advani, born on November 8, 1927, is a prominent Indian politician and a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 7th Deputy Prime…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024Exposing India’s financial markets to the vulturesKYC, fund laundering concerns said to spurRBI’s Paytm unit banMultidimensional poverty: meaning, numbersPirates of Arabian Sea, their Crimes and how maritime forces respondChildren on Social MediaCURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/02/2024 Exposing India’s financial markets to the vultures (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH In September 2023, J.P. Morgan announced plans to include Indian local currency government bonds (LCGBs) in its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) Global index suite, effective from June 2024. Bloomberg followed suit in January 2024 by proposing the addition of India’s “fully accessible route (FAR)” bonds to…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 03 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy and SecurityQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social IssuesMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy and Security 1. Discuss the key challenges posed by money laundering and elaborate on effective strategies or measures that can be implemented at national and international levels to combat and prevent this financial crime. Question 2 – General Studies- Paper II, Social Issues 2. Explain how multidimensional poverty is measured, citing specific indicators. Furthermore, discuss actionable steps and policies that can be implemented to effectively pull people out of multidimensional poverty,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/02/2024Committee will study ‘fast population growth’ and demographic changes: FMNet zero gain for job guarantee schemeMarginal rise in allocations for farming, fisheriesSchool, Higher Education Departments get more money in interim BudgetFertilizer subsidy set to decline, food subsidy sees increaseASHA, anganwadi staff get health coverCentre moots₹1 lakh crore corpus for R&DGovt. raises Lakhpati Didi scheme targetNew scheme for biomanufacturing, bio foundry on the cardOne cr. homes to get free power via solar panelsThree economic rail corridors on the anvilHow is the interim Budget different from Annual Budget?Where does the money come from and where is it allocated?CURRENT…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 02 February 2024

Contents Mains Question Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II and III, Polity and EconomyQuestion 2 – General Studies- Paper III, EconomyMains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II and III, Polity and Economy 1. Discuss the significance of the annual budget in the functioning of the government. Also, explain the constitutional provisions related to the presentation and approval of the budget in India. Question 2 – General Studies- Paper III, Economy 2. Define fiscal prudence and discuss its importance in the economic management of a country. How does maintaining fiscal discipline contribute to overall economic stability and growth? Facebook…