News of The Day – 1 February 2024

Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Bussiness Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

• What is Vyasji ka tehkhana?
• Why was worship barred here?
• What are the key takeaways from the ASI report
• What are the techniques used by the ASI survey?

• What is the Caste?
• What are the main features of the caste system?
• What are the factors that contribute to the changes in the caste system?
• What are the constitutional and legal provisions to eradicate caste-based discrimination?

• What is One Stop Centres (OSC)?
• What are the Major Objectives of OSC?
• Target Groups and VArious Service Offered
• Government Intervention for Women Empowerment

• Governor – Appointment, Term, Functions & Discretion
• What are some of the important Constitutional Provisions Related to the office of Governor?
• What are the recent controversies associated with the office of Governor?
• Suggested Reforms

• Recent French President Visit to India: Key Outcomes
• Significance of India-France Relations
• Major Challenges Associated With India-France Relations
• Way Forward to the India France Relations

• Present Armed Conflict in Myanmar
• History of Political Unrest in Myanmar
• Why has Myanmar endured so many ethnic conflicts?

• About Sudan location and Geography.
• About Conflict Region and Groups invoved.

• What is Mission?
• What are Reason for Launch Of Mission
• About Red Sea Crisis
• Additional Reading: Yemen Civil War and Houthi Militia

GS 3: Economy and Agriculture

• Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) under World Trade Organization
• Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) under World Trade Organization
• Additional Reading: Food Subsidy: Its Components, Related Challenges and Concerns to the Delivery of Food Subsidy in India

• What does the RBI direction say?
• What led to the RBI’s action against Paytm?

• What is GST?
• What are Trends?
• Additional Reading: India’s Taxation Regime

• What are carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies?
• What are advantages and disadvantages of this technologies?
• Additional Reading: Geo-engineering Technologies 

• What are the Provisions Related to Internet Shutdown?
• What are the Impacts of Internet Shutdowns?
• What are the Arguments in favour and against Regarding Internet Shutdowns?
• What SC guidelines can be Taken to deal with Internet Shutdowns ?

• What is Significance of Drone Deal?
• What are application of Drones in Defence?
• Additional Reading: Drones Regulation rules?