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17Jun 2024

UPSC PRELIMS CSAT – ANSWER KEY ‘2024’

16 – 06 – 2024 SET A   1.(b)   21.(b)   41.(c)   61.(a)   2.(a)   22.(c)   42.(d)   62.(d)   3.(b)   23.(d)   43.(a)   63.(c)   4.(d)   24.(c)   44.(a)   64.(c)   5.(b)   25.(a)   45.(b)   65.(c)   6.(d)   26.(b)   46.(d)   66.(d) …

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15Jun 2024

ABRUPTLY ENDING FOSSIL FUELS WILL IMPACT LIVES BADLY

Syllabus: GS-3: Renewable Energy, Environmental pollution and degradation, Issues Related to development. Focus: The debate on abruptly ending fossil fuels has gained prominence due to increasing climate change impacts and the push for rapid carbon emission reductions. Discussions highlight the potential economic and social consequences, emphasizing the need for a balanced and sustainable transition to …

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15Jun 2024

INDIA’S GROWTH STORY FACES ‘BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP’ HURDLE

Syllabus: GS-3: Indian Economy : Economic Development , Capital Market. Focus: India’s goal to become a $5 trillion economy by 2025-26 faces challenges due to unclear ‘beneficial ownership’ rules in FEMA NDI. Regulatory clarity is urgently needed to attract foreign investments. source:indiatimes Understanding Importance of Foreign Investments: Economic Goal: Foreign investments are crucial to achieving …

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15Jun 2024

YOGIS & JUNGLEE CRICKET IN THE LAND OF YAHOO

Relevance: GS IV – Ethical lessons of interconnections in contemporary global cooperation  Why in the news? Despite a rich cricketing history predating baseball, the US is a cricketing newcomer. Gaining momentum through immigration, the US Cricket team in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, surprised many with wins and knocked Pakistan out of the tournament. …

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15Jun 2024

“DELHI L-G SANCTIONS UAPA PROSECUTION OF ARUNDHATI ROY, HUSSAIN”

Why in the news? Delhi L-G sanctions prosecution of Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain under UAPA for alleged provocative speeches in 2010. FIR registered following court orders; speeches at “Azadi – The Only Way” conference discussed Kashmir separation from India. source:scribd About Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA): Enacted in 1967 to impose reasonable …

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15Jun 2024

“ED ARRESTS CONTRACTOR IN RAJASTHAN’S JAL JEEVAN MISSION IRREGULARITIES”

Why in the news? ED arrests a contractor under PMLA in Rajasthan’s Jal Jeevan Mission case for bribery and irregularities. Alleged bribes, fake certificates, and involvement of senior officials highlighted; assets worth ₹11.03 crore attached. source:pib About Jal Jeevan Mission: Objective: Provide safe drinking water to all rural households via tap connections by 2024. Approach: …

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15Jun 2024

“MASS CHEATING SCANDAL EXPOSES EDUCATION SYSTEM FLAWS IN BIHAR”

Why in the news? Mass cheating during IGNOU exams at a Bihar college exposes poor education standards, raising questions about the credibility of the open university. Students were seen cheating with invigilators’ knowledge, prompting IGNOU Regional Director to take action and consider relocating exam centers. source:researchgate About Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU): It is …

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15Jun 2024

“CIC UPHOLDS NO DATA RESPONSE ON PRESIDENT KOVIND’S RETURNED DECISIONS”

Why in the news? The CIC upheld Rashtrapati Bhavan’s response to an RTI query, stating no records of former President Kovind returning decisions exist. The petitioner argued for transparency and accountability, challenging the lack of information on the President’s legislative actions. About Central Information Commission: Established: The CIC was established on October 12, 2005. Purpose: …

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15Jun 2024

“MYANMAR JUNTA ORDERS MASS EVACUATIONS AROUND SITTWE AMID REBEL THREATS”

Why in the news? Myanmar’s junta ordered evacuations around Sittwe due to ethnic rebel threats from the Arakan Army. Thousands of residents were given five days to move to the state capital for security reasons. About Arakan Army (AA): Ethnic armed organization in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Founding Date: 10 April 2009. Military Wing: United League …

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