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13Oct 2023

The Maldives, the evolution of a democracy

Relevance GS Paper 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Regional Groupings, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora. Tags: #IbrahimMohamedSolih #MaldivesElection  #Maldives’presidentialelection. Why in the news? The Maldives’ recent fair and free election, which enhanced its international standing, underscores the importance of a nuanced understanding of its politics rather than portraying …

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13Oct 2023

Corner Stores Embrace Digital Commerce

Relevance GS Paper 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Tags: #Ecommerce #B2B #eB2Bplatforms #MintEditorial #UPSCMains2024 #CurrentAffairs2023 #UPSCPrelims2024. Why in the News? In India, traditional retail, including small kirana stores, continues to dominate despite the growth of modern trade and e-commerce. However, the potential of retail eB2B, …

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12Oct 2023

Daily News Analysis

Today is World Arthritis Day  News: It’s World Arthritis Day today. This day aims to increase public awareness of arthritis, its various manifestations, early detection, and treatment. This year, “It’s in your hands, take action” is the theme for this day. Arthritis can cause a range of symptoms, including pain, edema, stiffness, and redness around …

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12Oct 2023

Preliminary Pointers

Operation Ajay News: India launches ‘Operation Ajay’ to evacuate Indian nationals from the Israel-Hamas conflict zone.   About Operation Ajay Operation Ajay is an evacuation operation of Indian nationals from Israel. 24 Hour helpline and assistance has been launched. Indian Nationals will be brought through flights. About Israel – Hamas Conflict Hamas Hamas is a …

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12Oct 2023

Lithium – an overview

Relevance GS Paper 1  Distribution of Key Natural Resources, Mineral & Energy Resources. Tags: #Lithium #Lithiumionbattery #mining #REE #RareEarthElements. Why in the news? The Indian government has approved royalty rates for mining critical and strategic minerals, including Lithium, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). This move will enable the Central Government to auction mining blocks …

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12Oct 2023

Space Industry

Q. Innovation in space technology is a key to positioning India as a major player in the global space arena. What are the challenges associated with India’s space industry?   Approach Discuss about the Space Industry in India. Discuss the challenges associated with India’s space industry. Way forward.   Answer India ranks among the top 5 …

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12Oct 2023

South China Sea

Q. Discuss the impact of the political developments in the South China Sea on India’s energy security and suggest ways to address these challenges. Approach Discuss the impact of the political developments in the South China Sea on India. Discuss India’s energy security issues. Conclude accordingly.  Answer With China gaining greater operational control over the …

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12Oct 2023

Isreal-Palestine

Q. The ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict is politically and militarily driven. Is a two-state solution realistic to this? What could be the repercussions of the Israel-Palestine conflict on India?  Approach Briefly discuss the ongoing conflict. Discuss about the two-state solution. Discuss about the repercussions of the Israel-Palestine conflict on India. Answer As of today, the war …

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12Oct 2023

The cost of cheap drugs

Lack of information about effects of unbranded generic medicines constricts patients’ freedom of choice. Relevance GS Paper  3 Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Tags: #pharmaceutical #generic #india #currentaffairs #upsc. Why …

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12Oct 2023

Cabinet Approves Royalty Rates for Strategic Minerals

Relevance GS Paper 1 Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world. Tags: #Rareearthelements #lithium #Royalty #UPSC #UPSCMains2023. Why in the News? The government has approved royalty rates for the mining of 3 critical and strategic minerals – Lithium, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). These minerals play a vital role in India’s commitment to …

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