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🚨 4th September | Wednesday 🚨

Mains notes

1. Guanabara Bay, Brazil

• Habitat of green sea turtles polluted with sewage and industrial waste

• Boat traffic & pollution has posed significant risk to survival of turtles

• Govt efforts have been slow but in direction of rescue & cleanup

@CSEWhy Recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. Reclaim the farm (Editorial)
(GS3: Agriculture and India)

2. The court sends a message (The ideas page)
(GS2: Judgements and policies)

3. Harnessing biotechnology for economic development (Explained page)
(GS3: Green economy)

The Hindu 🗞

1. Did corporate tax cut increase wages (Text&Context)
(GS3: Economy)

2. The harm principle (Text&Context)

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🚨 5th September | Thursday 🚨

Mains keywords

1. Expansionism

• Chinese policy to 'grab' more land; evoked in Brunei speech by PM Modi

Pre notes

1. Teachers' Day on September 5, why?

• Birth anniversary of former President (and a teacher) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (05/09/1988)

• 1962: He became President & requested his b'day to be celebrated as Teachers' Day to honor nationwide teachers

Mains notes

1. Satellite toll collection

• MoRTH developed GIS-based software for real-time monitoring of wait times at highway toll plazas

• Allows commuters to check congestion at specific lanes for smoother traffic

• Software developed by Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI

• Ministry working on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) tolling, which may replace FASTag

• Users pay for the specific stretch of highway travelled

@CSEWhy recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. A living constitution museum (Ideas page)
(GS2: Constitution)

2. Genome mapping of Chandipura Virus: findings (Explained page)
(GS3: SnT)

3. State changes in rape law (Explained page)
(GS2: Laws)

The Hindu 🗞

1. Gap between allocations for health, outcomes in state (Editorial)
(GS2: Social issues)

2. What do we know about ANIIDCO? (Text&Context)
(GS3: Economy & Climate)

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🚨 5th September | Thursday 🚨

Mains keywords

1. Development compact

• Strategic alignment b/w Ind-S'pore
• Focus on shared goals & mutual benefits
• How? Capacity building, technology sharing, trade, grants and finance

2. Vertical fiscal imbalance

• Situation where diff govt. levels have unequal powers to raise revenue & spend money

• Centre collects more than it needs; lower levels collect less but have higher spending responsibilities

• Centre transfers funds to address this imbalance

Pre notes

1. No Saturn rings

• Rings to 'disappear' starting March '25 due to optical illusion

• Saturn's position around sun aligns rings edge-on with Earth reflecting little light -> looking invisible

• Happens every 13-15 yrs; rings consists of ice & rock pieces from dust-sized particles to mountains

Mains notes

1. Law commission

• Non-statutory body to advise GOI on legal reforms, reviews outdated laws, & suggests new legislation
• Usually 3 year term consisting of Chair, full time & part time members + ex-officio members

• Past Contributions
- Influenced key laws like the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) & the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
- They also recommended repealing over 1,500 outdated laws

• Key Responsibilities
23rd Commission will review outdated laws, simplify language and processes, and suggest reforms aligned with economic needs and the Directive Principles of State Policy

• 22nd Commission's Work
The 22nd Law Commission presented 11 reports, including recommendations to retain but amend the sedition law (Section 124A IPC) and a report on trade secrets. However, its report on simultaneous elections and the Uniform Civil Code was not submitted

@CSEWhy recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. Singapore & Semiconductors (Explained page)
(GS3: SnT)

The Hindu 🗞

1. The food security act has revamped the PDS (Editorial)
(GS2: Laws)

2. Can Kerala access funds from the Loss and Damage Fund? (Text&Context)
(GS2: Laws and Acts)

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🚨 7th September | Saturday 🚨

Mains notes

1. Typhoon Yagi

• Super typhoon (Cat 5)

• Peak winds up to 245 km/h, 2nd most powerful cyclone globally in 2024, after Hurricane Beryl

• Landfall: Sept 6, 2024, in Wenchang, Hainan, China.

• It’s the strongest typhoon to hit Hainan in a decade; most intense in the S. China Sea in 55 years

• Experts link increasing typhoon intensity to rising ocean temps from climate change, raising concerns over severe weather

@CSEWhy recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. At a strategic crossroads (Editorial)
(GS2: IR)

2. Why La Nina is delayed and how it could impact india’s weather (Explained page)
(GS3: Climate)

The Hindu 🗞️

1. Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence (Editorial)
(GS3: Economics)

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🚨 9th September | Monday 🚨

Mains keywords

1. Presbyopia

• Loss of ability to see nearer objects with age

Pre facts

1. Soyuz MS-26

• Crewed mission set to launch on September 11, 2024, from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

• In collaboration with ISS

• Mission Duration: 180 days

• Launch Vehicle: Soyuz 2.1a rocket

• Docking Port: Rassvet nadir on the ISS

Mains notes

1. Enemy property

• Assets of individuals who acquired citizenship in Pak or China

• Governed by Enemy Property Act of 1968, these properties are managed by CEPI, under MHA

• There are approximately 12,611 enemy properties in India, valued at over ₹1 lakh crore

• Highest concentration of enemy properties is in UP (5,982), followed by WB (4,354) & Delhi

• The 2017 amendment to EPA clarified that, successors of those who migrated to enemy countries cannot claim these properties

@CSEWhy Recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. Five sutras for digital infrastructure (Ideas page)
(GS3: SnT)

2. Use of AI in warfare (Explained page)
(GS3: SnT)

The Hindu 🗞️

1. Policy paralysis, a weekend healthcare system (Editorial)
(GS2: Policies and social issue)

2. On uncommon cyclones in Indian ocean (Text&Context)
(GS3: Climate)

3. How changes in the level of Arctic sea ice can change....(Text&Context)
(GS3: Climate)

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🚨 10th September | Tuesday🚨

Pre notes

1. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

• Aim: Enhance research, innovation & entrepreneurship across diff scientific fields

2. Rama Varma Kunji Pillai Thampuran King of Cochin 1790-1805

• Ruler of Cochin from 1790 to 1805; aka Sakthan Thampuran

• Developed Thrissur as urban city & initiated Thrissur Pooram Festival

@CSEWhy recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. Vaccines for MPOX (Explained page)
(GS2/GS3: IR and SnT)

2. Why apexcourt intervened in Himachal Pradesh HC’s collegium decision? (Explained page)
(GS2: SC Judgments and laws)

The Hindu 🗞

1. Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry (Editorial)

2. The role of district agro-met offices in supporting farmers (Text&Context)
(GS2: Social issues)

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🚨 11th September | Wednesday 🚨

Mains notes

1. Revise Polaris Dawn

2. NBWL

• Formed under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972; Statutory body under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

• Advisory body for national policies

• Roles:

--> Approves projects impacting PAs;

--> Reviews developmental projects to assess their impact on wildlife habitats;

--> Recommends measures for the protection of endangered species and ecosystems

3. Hema Panel Report

• Formed: 2017 by Kerala govt, chaired by Justice Hema (Retd.), to investigate gender discrimination & harassment in Malayalam film industry

• Revealed widespread gender bias, sexual harassment, unsafe working conditions, and pay disparity for women in the industry.

• Called for equal pay, strict enforcement of workplace safety laws, creation of a grievance redressal body, and improved professional opportunities for women

• Full report remains unpublished, and there have been demands from women's groups like WCC for implementation

• Significance: Highlights systemic gender issues in India's film industry and underscores the need for institutional reforms to ensure women's safety and equality

Pre facts

1. National Research Foundation

• Objective: Boost research & innovation in STEM, social sciences, and humanities in India

• Operates under the Ministry of Education, coordinating with bodies like DST and UGC

• Funding: Centralized body providing significant financial support for research projects

• Focus: Promotes interdisciplinary research and industry-academia collaboration

• NEP 2020: Key part of NEP 2020, aimed at enhancing research capabilities in Indian universities

@CSEWhy recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. Peace and its possibilities (Ideas page)
(GS2: IR)

2. The grave threat from AMR (Explained page)
(GS3: Snt)

The Hindu 🗞️

1. A panoramic view of 2024 China-Africa Summit (Editorial)
(GS2: Multilateralism)

2. Montelukast: Overused and dangerous (Opinions page)

3. On ANI’s defamation case against Wikipedia (Text&Context)
(GS2: Judgements)

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🚨 12th September | Thursday 🚨

@CSEWhy recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. The Start-Up Nation (Ideas page)
(GS3: Economy)

The Hindu 🗞

1. Perils of decentralisation with Chinese characteristics (Editorial)
(GS2: Governance)

2. India’s sickle cell challenge (Opinion’s page)

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🚨 13th September | Friday 🚨

Pre facts

1. Sanchi Stupa

• Built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE

• Designated as UNESCO heritage site in 1989

• Major center for Buddhist learning and pilgrimage until the 12th century

• Rediscovered in 1818 by General Taylor, leading to archaeological excavations

Learn more about other UNESCO heritage sites

Mains notes

1. Universal Basic Income

• A social security program where all citizens receive a regular cash payment from the govt

Arguments For UBI

• Reduces poverty and income inequality

• Provides economic security and a safety net

• Encourages education, entrepreneurship, and creativity

Arguments Against UBI

• High fiscal cost for governments

• Potential reduction in work incentives

• Perceived unfairness in taxing workers to support non-workers

@CSEWhy Recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. Health cover for elderly (Explained page)
(GS2: Policies)

2. Recalling epic last stand of Saragarhi, 1897 (Explained page)
(GS1: History)

The Hindu 🗞️

1. What does dissolution of SCoS entail (Text&Context)
(GS2)

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🚨 14th September | Saturday 🚨

Mains notes

1. Helium in rockets

• Second lightest element; atomic number = 2; is inert, meaning it does not react or combust.

• These properties make helium ideal for rockets

5 key reasons for its use:

• It pressurizes fuel tanks, ensuring a consistent flow of fuel to the engines

• It is crucial in cooling systems, particularly for storing rocket fuel and oxidizer at extremely low temperatures due to its low boiling point of -268.9°C

• As fuel is consumed, it fills empty space, keeping pressure inside the tanks stable

• It second lightest element. It helps keep rocket's weight low

2. Port Blair and historical context

• Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is being renamed Sri Vijaya Puram to honor its historical connection to the Chola Empire's maritime activities, particularly the conquest of Srivijaya in 1025 CE.

• Emperor Rajendra Chola I launched naval raids against Srivijaya, a powerful maritime kingdom in Southeast Asia, to expand trade routes and assert dominance over the region, which was critical for controlling maritime trade.

• The Chola navy executed a surprise attack from the south, targeting the capital Palembang, which caught Srivijaya off guard as their defenses were focused on expected northern assaults.

• Aftermath: The invasion led to the capture of King Sangrama Vijayottunggavarman and significant plunder, effectively ending Srivijaya's dominance in the region and marking a shift in power dynamics in Southeast Asia.

• Cultural Impact: The Chola invasion facilitated increased Tamil influence in Southeast Asia and established a legacy of maritime prowess that shaped trade and cultural exchanges in the region for centuries.

3. Open AI 01

• Enhances reasoning capabilities, achieving an 83% success rate in complex math problems

• Features advanced safety training, resulting in higher compliance with safety protocols

@CSEWhy Recommendations

Indian Express 📰

1. The UN the World needs (Explained page)
(GS2: IR)

The Hindu 🗞️

1. The shock of crumbling infrastructure and its solution (Editorial)

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