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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy   Topic: Infrastructure Issue: GAIL Context: GAIL (India) Limited is seeking stakes in gas-producing assets abroad as part of India’s energy security efforts. Prelims Connect (Institution in News) GAIL India : 1.      Established in 1984 by the Indian government under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, operates as a Public Sector […]

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Security Topic: Defence related policies and new technologies. Issue: Defence Policies Tags: #Indian Army #Outsourcing #Essential Responsibilities. Context: The Indian Army is outsourcing essential tasks to optimize manpower and sharpen operational effectiveness. Outsourced responsibilities include defense training, security, equipment repair, and facility management. No core functions are outsourced without approval from the

Syllabus: GS-I Subject: Society and Social Justice Topic: Social sector – Health  Issue: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs)  Context: The central government decided to to include Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi workers and helpers in the free cover for health treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Asha

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Legislature Issue: Sessions in Parliament. Context: The average annual sitting days of the 17th Lok Sabha, are only 55 days on average, whereas the first Lok Sabha sat for 274 days. Parliamentary Sessions in India: 1.      India does not have a fixed parliamentary calendar. By convention (i.e. not provided by

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Infrastructure Issue: Renewable energy (RE) Growth of Renewable energy (RE) in India: growth in RE capacities has been helped by.. A must run status: evacuation of power from solar power plants and wind power plants should not be stopped except for safety related reasons. Late payment surcharge Inter-state transmission system charge

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Trade and External sector Issue: Bilateral Investment Treaties Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are agreements between two countries for the mutual promotion and protection of investments in each other’s territories, by individuals and companies. The first BIT signed by India was with the UK in 1994. Challenges faced by India w.r.t.

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Geography Topic: Trade/Transport/Communication. Issue: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Context: The Union Cabinet approved Indian Railways’ request for 5 MHz of wireless spectrum for real-time data transmission to enhance passenger safety. Prelims Connect – Institution in News: TRAI: ·                     Established under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, regulates India’s telecommunications

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science & Technology Topic: Emerging Technologies. Issue: High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Context: The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru conducted the first successful test flight of a solar-powered high-altitude pseudo satellite vehicle. Synopsis: High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) is an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can enhance India’s surveillance capabilities in border

Syllabus: GS-I Subject: Society and Social Justice.   Topic: Salient features of Indian Society Issue: Polygamy in India. Context: The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024 aimed to bring uniformity in personal laws governing marriage, divorce, and inheritance across communities in the state (excluding few communities). Synopsis : Government data