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A record 60 traditional products from across India granted GI tags.
Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Science & Technology; Topic: Intellectual Property Rights, Issue: GI Tags. Context: Over 60 Indian products gain GI tags at once. Products PProducts: Products that have received the GI tag include the famous Banaras Thandai. The crafts from Assam include Asharikandi terracotta craft, Pani Meteka craft, Sarthebari metal craft, Jaapi (bamboo headgear of
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‘GeM may offer works contracts.
Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Economy; Topic: Fiscal policy and Budgeting, Issue: Works contracts. Context: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) plans to offer works contracts for construction projects, awaiting the Centre’s approval. Government e-Marketplace is an online platform launched by the Government of India in 2016 to facilitate public procurement in a transparent and efficient manner. Highlights: The aim
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Notify norms to make movies accessible to disabled persons: HC.
Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Society and Social Justice; Topic: Welfare schemes, mechanisms, laws and institutions related to disabled, Issue: Movie access to disabled. Context: The Delhi High Court directs the I&B Ministry to notify guidelines for accessible movies. Synopsis: Accessibility for disabled persons deemed an enforceable legal right. Private parties are also mandated to ensure accessibility.
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Banks’ non-performing assets to improve by FY25: Care Ratings.
Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Economy, Topic: Banking and Financial Intermediaries, Issue: NPAs Context: Care Ratings report on Indian banks’ non-performing assets. Synopsis: Gross non-performing assets (GNPA) refers to the total amount of money owed on to banks that are considered past due for a specific period, typically 90 days or more. GNPA is expected to reach
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Power threat to the bustard.
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Biodiversity and Conservation, Issue: Great Indian Bustard. Context: The extinction of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). Threats to GIB: Collisions with overhead power lines. Dogs, pesticides, habitat loss. Infrastructure development Centre’s Arguments: Burying power lines is deemed unfeasible. Challenges include high costs and technical constraints. Implementation
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India and Ukraine talk war and peace; summit in Switzerland on table as well.
Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: International Relations; Topic: India’s relations with other nations, Issue: India-Ukraine Context: Ukraine foreign minister’s visit to India. Highlights: Emphasis on Ukraine’s 10-point “peace formula” seeking support from India. Agreement to restore pre-war bilateral cooperation levels. Focus areas: Trade, health, science, technology, and agriculture cooperation. India’s consistent support for peace efforts acknowledged by
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Africa at the center
Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India’s foreign policy, Issue: India-Africa Context: India should center on African countries in its global south narrative. Africa’s importance for India: Indian investments in Africa is $98 billion (2023), with trade amounting to $100 billion. Africa’s influence in global forums is crucial for India’s global governance vision. Africa houses
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