This is news analysis for August 21,2024 by Shankar IAS Academy ,focused on UPSC current affairs. This video covers three key topics: the government's lateral entry hiring process, including its objectives, challenges, and debates; the importance of India's handloom sector and recent government initiatives to support it; and the recent Teesta dam collapse, focusing on dam safety, causes, and the need for better disaster preparedness. The analysis is an intended as a study source for UPSC aspirants ,with emphasis on articles from The Hindu, Indian Express and Live Mint